Captain's Chair Exercise Is One of the Top Ab Exercises

The captain's chair exercise was one of the few ab exercises on the "most effective" list that requires gym equipment. You will generally find a vertical knee raise machine in health clubs, or shop for one designed for home use.

Vertical Knee Raise Machine

How to Do the Captain's Chair Exercise

• Start with legs dangling and slowly lift your knees in toward your chest.
• The motion should be controlled and deliberate as you bring your knees up and return them back to the starting position.

Question: How Does the Captain's Chair Exercise Work the Abdominals?

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