Abdominals
Seated Leg Tucks


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
- 1Sit on the edge of a bench or chair holding the sides.
- 2Lean back slightly and lift your feet.
How to perform
- 1Pull your knees in toward your chest.
- 2Squeeze your abs.
- 3Extend your legs without touching the floor.
- 4Repeat.























