Captains chair leg raise

Captains chair leg raise demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand upright on the captain's chair with your back pressed against the backrest
  • 2Grip the handholds, keeping your elbows at a 90-degree angle
  • 3Bring your knees up towards your chest in a smooth motion
  • 4Hold the contraction at the top for a moment
  • 5Lower your legs back to the starting position in a slow, controlled manner

Tips:

  • Avoid swinging your legs to create momentum, this reduces the effectiveness of the exercise
  • Focus on squeezing your abs as you lift your knees
  • Take it slow to make sure you're using your abs and not your hips or back muscles
  • Exhale as you lift your knees and inhale as you lower them back down

Captains chair leg raise Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs