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Intermediate
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- Intermediate
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- Primary muscles
- Abs
- Secondary muscles
- Quadriceps
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Captains Chair Leg Raise
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Captains Chair Leg Raise is a resistance exercise targeting Abdominals (Rectus Abdominis).
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How to perform it
- Stand on the platform of the captain's chair and place your forearms on the arm pads, gripping the handles for stability. Allow your legs to hang straight down.
- Engage your core and keep your back pressed against the back pad.
- Raise your legs, knees first, up in front of you until your thighs are parallel to the floor and your feet are slightly forward.
- Slowly lower your knees back to the starting position with control. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026
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