This exercise involves lying on your back with your legs straight and lifting your upper body and legs off the ground simultaneously, reaching your hands towards your toes. It targets the abs, lower back, and hip flexors.
Type
Strength
Equipment
No Equipment
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Increases cardiovascular endurance
- Improves lower body strength and power
- Engages multiple muscle groups, including quads, glutes, hamstrings, calves, and core
- Improves balance and coordination
- Burns calories and aids in weight loss
- Can be modified for different fitness levels
How to perform
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms at your sides.
- Jump up and bring your knees to your chest while simultaneously bringing your arms up and over your head.
- Land softly on the balls of your feet with your knees slightly bent and your arms back at your sides.
- Repeat the jump and tuck motion for the desired number of repetitions.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Abs
Primary
Obliques
Primary
Hip Flexors
Primary