Captains Chair Leg Raise Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Iliopsoas
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Hips
- Primary Muscle
- Iliopsoas
- Secondary Muscles
- Rectus Abdominis, Obliques
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Leg Raise on Captain's Chair
How to: Captains Chair Leg Raise
- Adjust the captain's chair to a comfortable height for your body.
- Stand on the footrests and grip the handles.
- Lift your legs up towards your chest while maintaining a controlled motion.
- Lower your legs back down, ensuring you do not swing them.
Common Mistakes
- Swinging the legs instead of using the core.
- Not fully extending legs at the bottom.
- Arching the back instead of maintaining a neutral spine.
Modifications
- Perform the movement with feet reaching towards the floor to decrease difficulty.
- Use a stability ball for added support under your back.
Tips
- Ensure your back is pressed against the chair for support.
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Control the lowering phase to maximize muscle engagement.
Captains Chair Leg Raise Alternatives
Tags
core
hips
strength
abs
intermediate
bodyweight