Exercise Guide

Captains Chair Straight Leg Raise

beginnerRecommendedCore Variation
Exercise Visual

Captains Chair Straight Leg Raise

Abs Body Weight

beginner

Category

waist

Body Part

waist

Equipment

body weight

Target

abs

Instructions

  1. 1

    Sit on the captain's chair with your back against the backrest and your forearms resting on the arm pads.

  2. 2

    Keep your upper body stable and your back straight.

  3. 3

    Engage your abs and lift your legs up in front of you, keeping them straight.

  4. 4

    Continue lifting until your legs are parallel to the ground or as high as you can comfortably go.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles

Hip FlexorsAbs

Movement Data

Role

Core

Pattern

core

Priority

8/10

Variation Rank

2

Workout Split

legs, core

Classification

Accessory

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