captains chair straight leg raise

Equipment

body weight

Target muscle

abs

How to perform

1. 1

   Sit on the captain's chair with your back against the backrest and your forearms resting on the arm pads.

2. 2

   Keep your upper body stable and your back straight.

3. 3

   Engage your abs and lift your legs up in front of you, keeping them straight.

4. 4

   Continue lifting until your legs are parallel to the ground or as high as you can comfortably go.

5. 5

   Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.

6. 6

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.