Stool Seated Knee-Tuck
Strengthen your core with Stool Seated Knee-Tucks! A simple, effective exercise you can do almost anywhere with a stool. Get started now!
The Stool Seated Knee-Tuck is a compound exercise that mainly works the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Stool Seated Knee-Tuck Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Hip Flexor (iliopsoas); Obliques
Stool Seated Knee-Tuck Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Stool Seated Knee-Tuck
Begin by sitting on the edge of a padded stool or bench. Place your hands beside your hips or just behind them for support. Keep your back straight and your chest lifted.
Lean back slightly, engaging your core muscles to keep your spine straight and stable throughout the movement.
Lift your feet off the floor, keeping your knees bent. This is your starting position.
Exhale as you bring your knees towards your chest, contracting your abdominal muscles and slightly leaning back without rounding your spine.
Inhale as you slowly lower your feet back towards the floor, returning to the starting position. Ensure that your feet don’t touch the floor to maintain tension in your core muscles.
Repeat the knee tucks for the desired number of repetitions and sets, maintaining controlled movements throughout the exercise.
Make sure to warm up before performing this exercise and cool down afterward. Adjust your posture if you feel any discomfort in your back, and focus on using your core to perform the movement.
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Stool Seated Knee-Tuck FAQs
What muscles does the Stool Seated Knee-Tuck work?
The Stool Seated Knee-Tuck mainly works the core. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Stool Seated Knee-Tuck?
None. The Stool Seated Knee-Tuck is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
Is the Stool Seated Knee-Tuck a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What are some Stool Seated Knee-Tuck variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Vertical Knee Raise, Stool Supported Climber, Stool Cross Climber and Stool Dip Leg Raise.
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