Straight Arm Hip Tuck with 2 Benches
Focuses on hip flexion and core control with elevated straight-arm support.
Core & AbsIntermediateStrengthFlexion
At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: abs. Secondary: hip flexors |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Core & Abs |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Strength · Flexion |
| Sets & reps | 3 sets × 10-12 reps |
| Estimated calories burned | ~33 kcal |
How to do it
- Support the hands on one bench and the body across two benches with arms straight.
- Tuck the hips and knees toward the chest.
- Squeeze the abs.
- Extend back to the starting position with control.
- Repeat for desired reps.
Equipment
- Bench
Coaching tips
Benefits
Focuses on hip flexion and core control with elevated straight-arm support.
Common mistakes
Avoid using momentum or letting the lower back sag.
Make it harder
Slow the movement or add a hold.
Make it easier
Reduce the range of the tuck.
Breathing
Exhale as you tuck, inhale as you extend.
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