Standing Single Leg Knee Tuck with Pulley Strap
Adds cable resistance to a single-leg knee tuck for greater core and hip-flexor demand.
Core & AbsIntermediateStrengthFlexion
At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: abs & hip flexors. Secondary: core |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Core & Abs |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Strength · Flexion |
| Sets & reps | 3 sets × 10-12 each side |
| Estimated calories burned | ~26 kcal |
How to do it
- Attach an ankle strap to a low pulley and face away or as prescribed.
- Drive the knee up toward the chest against the resistance.
- Keep the torso upright and core braced.
- Lower with control.
- Complete reps then switch sides.
Equipment
- Cable Pulley
- Ankle Strap
Coaching tips
Benefits
Adds cable resistance to a single-leg knee tuck for greater core and hip-flexor demand.
Common mistakes
Avoid leaning back or using momentum.
Make it harder
Increase weight or slow the tempo.
Make it easier
Perform without cable resistance.
Breathing
Exhale as you tuck, inhale as you lower.
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