Core·Bodyweight·Compound

Leg Pull-In

Core · Bodyweight

Beginner

Body Part

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Level

Beginner

Type

Compound

Force

Pull

The Leg Pull-In is a beginner bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the Core.

Muscles Worked

Core primary

How to Do the Leg Pull-In

  1. 1Lie on an exercise mat with your legs extended and your hands either palms facing down next to you or under your glutes. Tip: My preference is with the hands next to me. This will be your starting position.
  2. 2Bend your knees and pull your upper thighs into your midsection as you breathe out. Continue the motion until your knees are around chest level. Contract your abs as you execute this movement and hold for a second at the top. Tip: As you perform the motion, the lower legs (calves) should always remain parallel to the floor.
  3. 3Return to the starting position as you inhale.
  4. 4Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.