Seated Leg Tucks
How to do the Seated Leg Tucks
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Sit on a bench with the legs stretched out in front of you slightly below parallel and your arms holding on to the sides of the bench. Your torso should be leaning backwards around a 45-degree angle from the bench. This will be your starting position.
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Bring the knees in toward you as you move your torso closer to them at the same time. Breathe out as you perform this movement.
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After a second pause, go back to the starting position as you inhale.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
How to program the Seated Leg Tucks
Sets and reps
As an isolation movement, the Seated Leg Tucks is best trained with moderate loads and higher reps: 2–4 sets of 10–15 reps with 60–90 seconds of rest. Chasing heavy weight on isolation work usually degrades form before it builds muscle — prioritize a full range of motion and a controlled negative. Program it after your compound lifts.
Progression
The Seated Leg Tucks is beginner-friendly. Start with a load (or rep count) you can complete with clean form on every set, then add a small amount of weight or 1–2 reps each week. When you hit the top of your rep range on all sets, increase the load and drop back to the bottom of the range — simple double progression.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Seated Leg Tucks work?
The Seated Leg Tucks primarily targets the Abdominals.
What equipment do I need for the Seated Leg Tucks?
You need Body Only. Difficulty level: Beginner.
How many sets and reps of the Seated Leg Tucks should I do?
Do 2–4 sets of 10–15 reps with 60–90 seconds rest, focusing on a full range of motion and controlled tempo rather than maximum load.
