Đá cua

Learn how to do Đá cua with proper form. Watch the 4K video, see which muscles are worked, and follow step-by-step instructions.

4K
MET 6 Abs ShouldersTricepsGlutes No equipment

Đá cua is a No equipment exercise that primarily targets the Abs, with secondary activation of the Shoulders, Triceps, Glutes. It has a MET value of 6, meaning a 70kg person burns approximately 210 calories in a 30-minute session..

How to Do Đá cua

A reverse tabletop position exercise where you alternately kick each leg forward to engage the core, glutes, and upper body.


💡 Instructions:


  • Sit on the floor with your hands behind you, fingers pointing forward, and feet flat.

  • Lift your hips into a reverse tabletop position, engaging your core.

  • Kick one leg forward and upward while keeping your hips elevated.

  • Return the foot to the floor and alternate with the other leg.

  • Maintain controlled movements and steady breathing.


⚠️ Common mistakes:


  • Dropping the hips during kicks.

  • Using momentum instead of controlled movement.

  • Shoulders collapsing forward.

  • Hands placed too far back or fingers pointing outward.

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Muscles Worked by Đá cua

Primary Abs
Secondary
ShouldersTricepsGlutes

Equipment

  • No equipment

Calories Burned Doing Đá cua

Calorie Calculator

MET 6
Estimated burn
210 calories

Calories = MET × weight (kg) × time (hours)

Quick Facts: Đá cua

Type
No equipment exercise
Primary muscle
Abs
Secondary muscles
Shoulders, Triceps, Glutes
MET value
6
Calories (30 min, 70kg)
≈ 210 cal
Video quality
4K with male and female demonstrations

FAQ: Đá cua

What muscles does Đá cua work?

Đá cua primarily targets the Abs, with secondary engagement of the Shoulders, Triceps, Glutes.

How do you do Đá cua correctly?

A reverse tabletop position exercise where you alternately kick each leg forward to engage the core, glutes, and upper body. 💡 Instructions: Sit on the...

Is Đá cua good for beginners?

Đá cua has a MET value of 6, indicating a moderate intensity exercise appropriate for most fitness levels.

What equipment do you need for Đá cua?

Đá cua requires: No equipment.

What are the benefits of Đá cua?

Đá cua strengthens the Abs, engages the Shoulders and Triceps and Glutes.

What exercises are similar to Đá cua?

Similar exercises to Đá cua include Xe đạp, Dumbbell High Knees, Nhảy Jack Tạ, Máy tập elip.

Is Đá cua better than Xe đạp?

Both Đá cua and Xe đạp target the Abs. Choose based on your available equipment and training goals.

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