Tuck crunch
The tuck crunch is a bodyweight exercise targeting the abdominal muscles. It involves lying on your back, tucking your knees towards your chest, and lifting your upper body towards your knees.
At a glance
- Area
- Waist
- Main muscle
- Abs
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Beginner
Form tips
- Keep your lower back pressed into the floor.
- Exhale as you crunch up and inhale as you lower down.
- Avoid pulling on your neck with your hands.
What to watch out for
- lower back pain
- recent abdominal surgery
Also known as
Crunch a gambe piegate, abs exercise, core workout