Captain's Chair Knee Raise
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Hip flexors
- Medium load
- Abs · Lower
- Low load
- Forearms
Not shown on the map: Hip flexors
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
How to do it
Rest your forearms on the captain's chair pads and support your back against the backrest. From a still position, lift your bent knees toward hip height without swinging or curling your torso. Lower slowly.
Form cues
- Keep your torso against the pad.
- Raise without swinging.
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
ShoulderElbowWristLower backHipKnee
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.