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Leg Pull-In

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Strengthen your core with Leg Pull-Ins! This exercise targets your abs for a tighter & stronger midsection. Do it anywhere, anytime.

The Leg Pull-In is a compound exercise that mainly works the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.

Leg Pull-In demo video 2
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Optional Equipment

Yoga Mat
Yoga Mat

Leg Pull-In Muscles Worked

Primary

Abdominals (rectus abdominis)

Secondary

Hip Flexor (iliopsoas)

How to do the Leg Pull-In

  1. Start by lying flat on your back on a comfortable surface, such as a yoga mat or carpeted floor. Place your hands lightly behind your head for support without interlacing your fingers.

  2. Extend your legs straight out in front of you, keeping them together and hovering just above the floor. This is your starting position.

  3. Begin the exercise by contracting your abdominal muscles and drawing your knees toward your chest while keeping your upper body stable.

  4. As you pull your knees in, lift your tailbone slightly off the ground, focusing on the contraction of your abs.

  5. Once your knees are drawn in as far as comfortable, pause for a moment to hold the contraction.

  6. Slowly extend your legs back to the starting position, maintaining tension in your abs and not allowing your feet to touch the floor.

  7. Repeat the knee tucks for the desired number of repetitions and sets, ensuring each movement is controlled and your core is engaged throughout the exercise.

It's crucial to keep the movement controlled to avoid any strain on the lower back and ensure that the core is doing the work. Also, remember to breathe steadily throughout the exercise, exhaling as you tuck your knees in and inhaling as you extend them back out.

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Leg Pull-In FAQs

What muscles does the Leg Pull-In work?

The Leg Pull-In mainly works the core. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis.

What equipment do you need for the Leg Pull-In?

None. The Leg Pull-In is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.

Is the Leg Pull-In a compound exercise?

Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.

What are some Leg Pull-In variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Vertical Knee Raise, Cable Reverse Tuck Crunch, Criss-Cross Knee-Tuck and Elevated Knee-Tuck V.

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