How to do a knee tucks

CoreBodyweightBeginner

Sit back slightly and pull your knees into your chest, then extend — a compact move for the lower core.

How to do it

1Sit back on your tailbone, hands down for support
2Pull your knees toward your chest
3Extend your legs out long without touching the floor

Common mistakes

×Rounding and collapsing backward
×Feet dropping to the floor between reps

Muscles worked

Core

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