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Abdominals

Seated Leg Tucks

Seated Leg Tucks (Start)Seated Leg Tucks (End)

A seated core exercise in which you pull your knees toward your chest and extend them, working the abs.

Primary musclesAbdominals

Energy burned

≈ 17 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 2.9 kcal/min

Estimate range 12–21 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked4 %
Effort during a set4.5 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Body-weight exercise: your whole body is the load, so heavier people burn more.

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

  1. 1Sit on the edge of a bench or chair holding the sides.
  2. 2Lean back slightly and lift your feet.

How to perform

  1. 1Pull your knees in toward your chest.
  2. 2Squeeze your abs.
  3. 3Extend your legs without touching the floor.
  4. 4Repeat.

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