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StrengthSpecial Bar

Captains chair leg raise

Intensity
10–16 reps
MET
3.5energy expenditure
Type
Strength

Target muscles

  • Quads50%
  • Abs50%
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Keep your knees pressed close together throughout the entire lift.

  1. 1

    Stand in the captain's chair with your back against the pad and grip the handles.

  2. 2

    Press your lower back against the pad and raise your knees towards your chest.

  3. 3

    Slowly lower your legs back to the starting position.

  4. 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
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