Captains Chair Straight Leg Raise

Captains Chair Straight Leg Raise demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand in a captain's chair frame, grip handles and stabilize your upper body
  • 2Keep your legs straight and raise them in front until your body forms a 90 degree angle
  • 3Hold the position for a second
  • 4Lower your legs back to the starting position
  • 5Repeat the movements for the desired amount of reps

Tips:

  • Keep your back flat against the pad at all times
  • Don't use your upper body or swing your legs to lift them up
  • Perform the exercise in a slow, controlled motion
  • Focus on using your abdominal muscles to raise your legs

Captains Chair Straight Leg Raise Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs