Captain's Chair Oblique Knee Raise

Captain's Chair Oblique Knee Raise

Body Part: Abs

Target Muscles: Obliquus externus abdominis

Equipment: none (bodyweight exercise)

Instructions

Step 1. Starting position

Step 2. Step into the captain's chair (dip station). Rest your forearms on the pads and grip the handles firmly. Keep your back upright and close to the pad and look straight ahead. Bend your legs so that your thighs and shins form roughly a right angle.

Step 3. Movement

Step 4. Raise your knees while turning your legs slightly to one side, about 30-45 degrees, keeping your thighs parallel to the floor. Then do the same to the other side. You can pause briefly in the middle or go straight to the other side.

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