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Captain's Chair Knee Raise demonstration

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Strength / Bodyweight

Captain's Chair Knee Raise

A bodyweight core exercise performed on a captain's chair that targets the lower abs and hip flexors.

Equipment

Bodyweight

Experience

beginner

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Obliques · Deep Core

Instructions

  1. 01

    Position yourself in the captain's chair with your back flat against the pad and forearms on the armrests.

  2. 02

    Let your legs hang straight down.

  3. 03

    Engage your core and raise your knees toward your chest.

  4. 04

    Hold briefly at the top, then lower slowly to the starting position.

  5. 05

    Repeat for the desired reps.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.