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Single D-Handle Straight Arm Pulley Ab Tuck

Straight-arm cable ab tuck that loads the core while keeping the lats engaged.

Core & AbsIntermediateStrengthFlexion

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: abs. Secondary: hip flexors, lats, core
Muscle groupCore & Abs
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeStrength · Flexion
Sets & reps3 sets × 10-12 reps
Estimated calories burned~26 kcal

How to do it

  1. Hold a D-handle attached to a high or mid pulley with arms straight.
  2. Tuck the knees or hips toward the chest while keeping the arms extended.
  3. Squeeze the abs at the peak.
  4. Extend with control.
  5. Repeat for desired reps.

Equipment

Coaching tips

Benefits

Straight-arm cable ab tuck that loads the core while keeping the lats engaged.

Common mistakes

Avoid bending the elbows or using momentum.

Make it harder

Increase weight or slow the tempo.

Make it easier

Reduce the weight or range.

Breathing

Exhale as you tuck, inhale as you extend.

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