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Captain's Chair Knee Raise

Main muscle
Abs
Muscle group
Core
Equipment
Bodyweight

How to do it

  1. 1Climb into the captain's chair and rest your forearms on the pads.
  2. 2Grip the handles and press your back flat against the pad.
  3. 3Let your legs hang straight down to start.
  4. 4Raise your knees up toward your chest using your abs.
  5. 5Lower your legs back down slowly without swinging.

Coaching cues

  • No swinging
  • Curl the pelvis
  • Control the descent

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