Hips rise dramatically on the tuck
A tuck should stay low; rising into a pike changes the exercise entirely.
Overactive muscles
Hip flexorsLatissimus dorsi
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗Core · Core
Ab Wheel Knee Tuck
Coaching cues
- Place both feet on the ab wheel; start in a push-up plank position
- Roll the wheel toward the hands by tucking the knees to the chest
- Extend back to the plank under control
- The wheel under the feet creates an unstable surface similar to a suspension trainer
Common faults 2
Arms bend during the movement
The push-up position must stay locked; bending the arms destabilizes the base.
Overactive muscles
Pec majorTriceps
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗