A calisthenics exercise that targets the abdominal muscles through controlled leg raising movements using a captain's chair apparatus, improving core strength and stability.
Sit in the captain's chair with your back supported and arms resting on the pads. Raise your legs upward by engaging your core muscles, keeping your legs straight or slightly bent. Lower your legs back to the starting position with control.
Begin sitting in the captain's chair with back supported, arms on pads, and core engaged.
Return to the starting position with legs hanging down, maintaining control throughout the movement.
Engage your core, raise legs, control the movement, maintain form
Swinging legs, not engaging core, rushing the movement, poor form
Increase repetitions, add weight, perform straight leg raises, or add pause at top.
Reduce repetitions, perform knee raises, or practice basic leg movements.
Stop if you experience pain in the lower back, hips, or shoulders. Maintain proper form to avoid injury. This exercise requires good core strength and stability.