Ab exercises

Suspension Jackknife

Also known as: Jackknife aux sangles · Τζάκναϊφ σε ιμάντες (TRX) · TRX jackknife · suspension knee tuck · TRX knee tuck

Primary
Abs
Equipment
Other equipment
Type
Isolation
Suggested rest
45 s

How to do the Suspension Jackknife

  1. Put your feet in the straps and get into a push-up position with your hands under your shoulders.

  2. Brace your core so your body forms a straight line.

  3. Pull your knees toward your chest, lifting your hips slightly.

  4. Slowly extend your legs again without letting your lower back sag.

Sets and reps

GoalSetsRepsRest
Muscle growth2–410–1545 s
Muscular endurance2–315–2545 s

When you hit the top of the rep range on every set, add a rep or a harder variation next session.

Starting points from training research. Stop each set 1–3 reps short of failure.

Muscles worked

Primary

Abs

Secondary

Shoulders, Obliques

The abs flex your spine and stop it from arching. Mix crunching moves (crunches, leg raises) with anti-extension work (planks, rollouts).

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