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Seated knee tuck

A isolation exercise for the abs, with help from the quads. Equipment: no equipment.

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Sit and lean back on your hands, feet off the floor.
  2. Pull the knees in toward the chest
  3. Push the legs long without touching down

Muscles worked

Seated knee tuck: 3D figure mid-rep with the abs highlighted

Equipment

None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.

Alternatives

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