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TRX Knee Tuck
The TRX knee tuck brings your knees toward your chest from a plank with your feet in the straps.
Strength TrainingWhat this exercise does
The TRX knee tuck brings your knees toward your chest from a plank with your feet in the straps. It strengthens the core and raises your heart rate.
At a glance
- Body part
- Abs / Core
- Muscles worked
- Core
- Experience
- Intermediate
- Equipment
- TRX / Suspension
- Good for
- Heart Health
How to do it
- Place your feet in the straps and get into a plank position, hands under shoulders.
- Keep your body in a straight line.
- Pull your knees toward your chest.
- Extend your legs slowly.
- Do 8 to 10 reps.
Common mistakes
- Letting the hips rise.
- Dropping the lower back.
- Rushing.
Make it easier or harder
Make it easier
Do a regular plank first, or a mountain climber with hands on a bench.
Make it harder
Alternate legs quickly for a mountain climber.
Keep it safe
Wrists and shoulders carry your weight. If they hurt, use forearms or a different move.
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