How to do it
Keep your knees pressed close together throughout the entire lift.
- 1
Stand in the captain's chair with your back against the pad and grip the handles.
- 2
Press your lower back against the pad and raise your knees towards your chest.
- 3
Slowly lower your legs back to the starting position.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Avoid swinging your legs or using momentum; focus on using your abs to lift your legs.
Common mistakes
- ✕Arching the lower back off the back pad
- ✕Dropping the legs rapidly without control
- ✕Stopping the knees short of hip height