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captains chair straight leg raise
Target

abs

Equipment

body weight

captains chair straight leg raise

waist

How to Perform the captains chair straight leg raise

1

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

2

Keep your upper body stable and your back straight.

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary Muscles

hip flexors