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Captain's Chair Leg Raise

The captain's chair leg raise is an effective abdominal exercise that targets the rectus abdominis, obliques, and hip flexors. It involves lifting your legs while hanging from a captain's chair or dip station to engage your core muscles.

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Position

Hang from a captain's chair or dip station with your arms straight and your body in a vertical position.

Movement

  • Raise your legs by flexing your abs and hip flexors until they are parallel to the ground.
  • Lower your legs back down to the starting position without swinging.

Breathing

Exhale as you raise your legs and inhale as you lower them back down.

Tips

  • Keep your legs together and your core engaged throughout the exercise.
  • Avoid swinging your body or using momentum to lift your legs.
  • Focus on using your abs and hip flexors to raise your legs towards your chest.

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