Single-Leg Static Tuck Hold with Leg Extended
Build elite core stability and hip strength with this focused isometric hold. Keep your lower back grounded and your abs under constant tension for maximum abdominal definition and control.
The Single-Leg Static Tuck Hold with Leg Extended mainly works the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
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Single-Leg Static Tuck Hold with Leg Extended Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Obliques; Hip Flexor (iliopsoas)
How to do the Single-Leg Static Tuck Hold with Leg Extended
Setup
Lie flat on your back on a yoga mat with your legs extended and arms down at your sides.
Execution
Peel your head and upper shoulders off the floor, engaging your core.
Simultaneously draw one knee towards your chest and grasp it with your hands to maintain tension.
Keep the opposite leg fully extended and hovered a few inches above the floor.
Maintain this static position, ensuring your lower back remains pressed firmly into the mat throughout the hold.
Keep your neck neutral and gaze toward your legs to avoid straining your spine.
Single-Leg Static Tuck Hold with Leg Extended FAQs
What muscles does the Single-Leg Static Tuck Hold with Leg Extended work?
The Single-Leg Static Tuck Hold with Leg Extended mainly works the core. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Single-Leg Static Tuck Hold with Leg Extended?
None. The Single-Leg Static Tuck Hold with Leg Extended is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
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