Alternating Knee Tuck

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About

This move strengthens your core, hip flexors, and full-body control.

How to Alternating Knee Tuck

Starting Position

1. Get into a plank position.

2. Keep your hands under your shoulders and maintain a straight line with your body.

Proper Form

1. Pull one knee up to your chest.

2. Alternate and repeat on the other side.

Breathing Technique

Exhale when pulling in your knees, and inhale when returning them.

Precautions

Keep your pelvis stable.

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About

How to Alternating Knee Tuck

Starting Position

Proper Form

Breathing Technique

Precautions

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Alternating Knee Tuck

About

How to Alternating Knee Tuck

Starting Position

Proper Form

Breathing Technique

Precautions

From the Community

Alternating Knee Tuck Related Reading

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Soreness is not a measure of muscle growth.

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