Tuck-up

Tuck Up

Description

The tuck-up exercise involves lying on your back with your arms extended above your head and your legs straight. You then lift your legs and upper body towards each other, tucking your knees towards your chest and reaching your hands towards your feet. This exercise targets the abs and hip flexors.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Tuck-up Instructions

  1. Start by lying flat on your back with your arms extended above your head.
  2. Simultaneously lift your arms and legs off the ground, keeping them straight.
  3. As you lift your arms and legs, tuck your knees towards your chest and reach your hands towards your feet.
  4. Hold this position for a few seconds, then slowly lower your arms and legs back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Tuck-up Form & Visual

Tuck Up

Tuck-up Benefits

  • Strengthens core muscles
  • Improves balance and stability
  • Increases flexibility in hamstrings and hip flexors
  • Can help alleviate lower back pain
  • Improves posture
  • Enhances athletic performance in activities such as running and jumping

Tuck-up Muscles Worked

  • Rectus abdominis
  • Hip flexors

Tuck-up Variations & Alternatives

  • pike-up
  • straddle-up
  • V-up
  • jackknife sit-up
  • leg lift tuck-up