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Description

Builds stomach strength with your legs hanging free and your back supported, without getting down on the floor.

Instructions

Step up, press your back into the pad and rest your forearms on the arm pads, gripping the handles. Lift your feet so your legs hang straight. Bring your knees up toward your chest, then lower them slowly.

Tips

Curl your hips up a little at the top so your stomach does the work. Pause at the bottom to stop the swing.

Primary Muscles
Abs

The long muscle down the front of your stomach (your six-pack). It curls your ribcage toward your hips and, with the deeper core muscles beneath it, braces your trunk to keep your spine steady.

Hip Flexors

The deep muscles linking your lower spine and pelvis to the top of your thigh bone. They lift your knee toward your chest as you walk, run or climb, and can feel tight after long hours of sitting.

Equipment
Captain's Chair

A tall frame with a back pad and forearm rests so your legs hang free for knee and leg raises; often part of a power tower.

Type

Strength: Builds muscle and strength with controlled, resisted movement.

Skill Level

Beginner: One new pattern or machine to learn, with light loads and low risk.

Engagement Type

Bilateral: Each rep engages both sides of the body simultaneously.

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