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Captains Chair Straight Leg Raise

Captains Chair Straight Leg Raise: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: body only.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentbody only
  • Body partwaist
Primary muscles
abs, hip flexors
Secondary muscles
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How to do it

  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.

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