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Tip of the Week: Captain's Chair Leg Raise with Tom

  • Writer: Chris Protein
    Chris Protein
  • Jan 30, 2024
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jun 24, 2024

A man performing a leg raise on a gym

Join Tom as he demonstrates the Captain's Chair Leg Raise, an exceptional exercise for targeting your core muscles, especially the lower abs. This move is fantastic for building strength and stability. Here is how to do it:


Starting the Movement

  • Position yourself in a captain's chair with your elbows firmly in the elbow pads and your back against the back pad.

  • Engage your core and keep your feet together throughout the movement.


Executing the Movement

  • Lift your knees towards your chest in a controlled motion.

  • Focus on using your abdominal muscles to pull your legs up.

  • Slowly lower your legs back to the starting position, keeping the tension in your abs.


Aim for 2-4 sets of as many reps as you can do with good form. Gradually increase repetitions as your strength improves. To advance the movement straighten your legs, to make it easier, bend them. Challenge yourself, but remember that form is key!


Check out Tom's full demonstration in the video below:



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Publish Date: Jan 30, 2024

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Chris “Protein” Leach is the founder and owner of Chris Protein Personal Training and Evolve Personal Fitness & Gym in Austin, Texas. After getting cut from the high school basketball team, he got into strength training and went on to compete in physique competitions, work as a fitness model, and build a 15-year career as a personal trainer and nutrition specialist.

 

Chris now leads a team serving more than 300 clients. His expertise has been featured in Business Insider, Iron Man Magazine, and Austin Fit Magazine, and his businesses have more than 400 five-star reviews. He specializes in helping busy professionals lose fat, build lean muscle, and train safely for lifelong health.

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