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Alternating Standing Foot Front Tap to Knee-Tuck

Tap, tuck, and tone! Boost balance & core with this standing exercise.

Ms. Grey Smith
Ms. Grey Smith
@JustHer_grayTho

Muscle Groups

Primary

Secondary

Instructions

Standing Alternating Front Feet Tap to Knee Tuck

Positioning

1. Start Position:
- Stand tall with your feet hip-width apart.
- Place your hands behind your head with elbows pointing out to the sides.
- Keep your core engaged and back straight.

Movement

2. Foot Taps:
- Lift your right foot off the ground and tap it in front of you.
- Focus on maintaining balance and stability in your standing leg.
- Return your right foot to the ground and repeat with your left foot.

3. Knee Tucks:
- After tapping your foot in front, lift the same leg (right or left) at a 90-degree angle toward your chest.
- Your knee should come up while your foot stays flexed.
- Lower your leg back down to the starting position.

4. Repeating:
- Alternate between the right and left legs.
- Continue tapping and tucking for a set duration or number of repetitions (e.g., 10-15 reps per side).

Tips

- Maintain a steady rhythm, and breathe normally throughout.
- Focus on using your core to control the movement.
- If needed, hold onto a chair or wall for balance.

Conclusion

- Finish by slowly lowering your arms and standing tall, taking a moment to catch your breath before moving on to your next exercise.