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Core
Captain's Chair Leg Raise
- Primary muscle
- Core
- Also works
- Quads
- Equipment
- Machine
- Movement pattern
- Core
- Role in a program
- Accessory
How to do it
Support yourself on the captain's chair with forearms on the pads and back against the rest. Keeping your legs straight or slightly bent, raise them until they are parallel to the floor by curling your pelvis. Lower under control and avoid swinging your legs.
Video demo coming soon.
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No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the core: