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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Abs

Equipment Required

Bench

Experience Level

Intermediate

Force Type

Pull

Secondary Muscles

Hip Flexors

Exercise Description

The straight leg raise to knee tuck on bench exercise builds core strength while working your abs through a full range of motion. It targets both lower abs and hip flexors.

How To

1. Sit sideways on the end of a bench with your hands gripping the sides for support 2. Lean back slightly and extend your legs straight out, keeping them parallel to the floor for straight leg raise to knee tuck on bench 3. Raise your straight legs up toward your chest while keeping your core tight 4. At the top, tuck your knees into your chest and squeeze your abs hard during this straight leg raise to knee tuck on bench movement 5. Slowly lower back to starting position with legs extended and repeat the motion

Form Tips

• Keep your core engaged throughout the entire straight leg raise to knee tuck on bench movement to protect your lower back • Control the motion on both the way up and down - don't swing your legs • Grip the bench firmly to maintain balance during the straight leg raise to knee tuck on bench exercise • Breathe out as you bring your knees to your chest and breathe in as you lower

Common Mistakes

• Using momentum to swing your legs up instead of controlled muscle contraction during straight leg raise to knee tuck on bench • Letting your lower back round excessively, which can cause pain and reduce effectiveness • Moving too fast through the straight leg raise to knee tuck on bench exercise without focusing on muscle engagement

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