Strength

Tuck Crunch

The tuck crunch is a beginner strength exercise for your abs, using just your body weight.

Main muscles
Abs
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Beginner
Tuck Crunch, starting position
Start
Tuck Crunch, end position
Finish

How to do it

  1. To begin, lie down on the floor or an exercise mat with your back pressed against the floor. Your arms should be lying across your sides with the palms facing down.
  2. Your legs should be crossed by wrapping one ankle around the other. Slowly elevate your legs up in the air until your thighs are perpendicular to the floor with a slight bend at the knees. Note: Your knees and toes should be parallel to the floor as opposed to the thighs.
  3. Move your arms from the floor and cross them so they are resting on your chest. This is the starting position.
  4. While keeping your lower back pressed against the floor, slowly lift your torso. Remember to exhale while perform this part of the exercise.
  5. Slowly begin to lower your torso back down to the starting position while inhaling.
  6. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Alternatives to the tuck crunch

Crunches Body weight Reverse Crunch Body weight Russian Twist Body weight Standing Cable Wood Chop Cable 3/4 Sit-Up Body weight Ab Roller Other