Tuck boat pose

Muscles

• Rectus abdominis
• External oblique
• Internal oblique
• Iliacus
• Rectus femoris
• Psoas major

Technique

1. Sitting on the ground, balance on the back edge of the sit bones and front edge of the tailbone.
2. Reach the arms out parallel to the floor with the palms facing each other.
3. Lean back to find engagement in the core.
4. Lift the feet off the floor, keeping the knees bent.

Form tips

1. Avoid rolling back onto the tailbone and collapsing in the chest.
2. Lift the legs from the upper inner thighs.
3. Keep the feet and knees together.

Similar Exercises

• Boat pose
• Tuck-up
• Butt walk
• Straddle-up
• V-up

Equipment

• Ground (hands or body)