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captains chair straight leg raise
waistabsbody weight
Instructions
- Sit on the captain's chair with your back against the backrest and your forearms resting on the arm pads.
- Keep your upper body stable and your back straight.
- Engage your abs and lift your legs up in front of you, keeping them straight.
- Continue lifting until your legs are parallel to the ground or as high as you can comfortably go.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
hip flexors
Additional Information
The captains chair straight leg raise is a body weight-based exercise that primarily targets the abs. This exercise is particularly effective for waist development and can be incorporated into various workout routines.