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Off Balance Knee Tuck off Bench w/ Reach

Strengthens the core, improving trunk stability and control during other movements.

Core & AbsBeginnerStrengthPush

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: core. Secondary: abs
Muscle groupCore & Abs
DifficultyBeginner
TypeStrength · Push
Sets & reps3 sets × 10-12 reps
Estimated calories burned~6 kcal

How to do it

  1. Step 1: Setup — Get into the starting position for Off Balance Knee Tuck off Bench w/ Reach.
  2. Step 2: Initiation — Engage your core and begin the movement with control.
  3. Step 3: Main movement — Complete the movement through its full range of motion.
  4. Step 4: End position — Reach the top/end of the movement with control.
  5. Step 5: Return — Slowly return to the starting position.
  6. Step 6: Breathing reminder — Exhale on exertion, inhale on return.
  7. Step 7: Safety note — Keep the movement controlled and stop if you feel sharp pain.

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Benefits

Strengthens the core, improving trunk stability and control during other movements.

Common mistakes

Letting the hips sag or flaring the elbows out to the sides.

Make it harder

Add a pause at the bottom or increase reps before adding load.

Make it easier

Reduce reps or range of motion until form is consistent.

Breathing

Exhale on exertion, inhale on release.

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