Seated Knee Tucks are a killer way to strengthen your legs, flatten your belly and get some fast, intense cardio benefits.
While knee tucks fire up the entire leg and the glutes, they especially work the core.
Knee tucks require total body power to lift your bodyweight off the ground.
As long as you’re comfortable with the plyometric exercise, which uses something called “jump training” where your body leaves the ground through a “spring-like” sensation, this exercise is awesome for you!
Anytime you’re multi-tasking muscle groups in a workout, you’re effectively burning more calories than doing just single muscle groups.
We love the seated knee tucks because, in addition to cardio, you’re really getting a chance to tone the lower body at the same time.
Before you get started, here are some quick tips to perfect your knee tucks:
Use your hands to increase momentum.
Make sure you have a smooth surface to jump on and always warm up your body before attempting a knee tuck.
When choosing more advanced exercises for your abs, knee tucks are great for targeting balance, stability and, core strength.
The arms and torso help stabilize your body as you draw the knees.
At the end of the movement, give your abs an extra squeeze to intensify the challenge.
How to Do a Seated Knee Tuck
- Start seated on the ground or on a weight bench. Place your hands about an inch behind your back with your fingers facing forward. Your feet should be on the ground.
- Lift both feet up off of the ground and extend both legs as you simultaneously lower your upper body. Be sure to get a full extension at your hips and legs.
- With control, bring your legs back to your chest without touching the ground with your feet and return to the starting position.
- This counts as one rep. Complete four sets of 15 reps.
