Held up on the arms between parallel bars, the legs hanging long, the knees draw up until the thighs are level, then lower slowly: the captain's chair, second of 13 exercises for the rectus abdominis and first for the obliques in ACE's study, and where ACE starts the hanging knee raise.
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Captain's chair knee raise
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Held up on the arms between parallel bars, the legs hanging long, the knees draw up until the thighs are level, then lower slowly: the captain's chair, second of 13 exercises for the rectus abdominis and first for the obliques in ACE's study, and where ACE starts the hanging knee raise.
DemandMedium
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Muscle focusAbs · Hip flexors · Shoulders
The figure gets into position, then repeats the movement. Technical checks passed; qualified exercise review is pending.
Watch this variation on the 3D figure above: it gets into position, then repeats the movement.
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How to move
Support yourself upright between parallel bars or on a captain's chair, the legs hanging long.
Draw the knees up until the thighs are level with the hips.
Lower them slowly, the trunk staying still.
Form cues
Don't swing the legs.
Keep the shoulders pressed down away from the ears.
Practice and cautions
No universal dose is assigned. Choose a manageable amount for your current capacity, leave room for controlled repetitions, and allow recovery. A clinician’s individual plan takes priority.
This is movement education, not an assessment or treatment prescription. Stop for sharp or increasing pain, dizziness, numbness or tingling; seek individual guidance for symptoms, injury or restrictions.
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