Male

Captains Chair Straight Leg Raise

Muscles involved

Adding the Captains Chair Straight Leg Raise to your training routine will completely transform the stability of your midsection. Working in this suspended position relying on your bodyweight gives you an intense contraction that deeply targets both the abdomen and obliques. The primary benefit you will notice over time is a significantly stronger core, improved posture, and enhanced trunk stability, which carries over into daily activities and heavier lifts. Because your back stays supported on the padding, you strip away momentum and force your abdominal muscles to handle the load of raising your legs. As you keep consistent, you will feel a tighter waistline, greater control over your core, and stronger endurance throughout your midsection during every workout.

How to do it

1. Stand on the machine with your arms supported on the pads and grip the front handles. 2. Elevate your legs by bending your knees until your thighs are at waist height. 3. Hold the abdominal contraction for a moment in the top position. 4. Lower your legs in a controlled manner to the starting position, keeping your back supported.

Equipment required

Peso corporal

Muscles worked

Tips

- Keep your back firmly supported against the backrest. - Avoid using momentum to elevate your legs. - Contract your abdomen when elevating your legs.