About this exercise
A beginner-friendly seated ab exercise performed on a chair where both legs are simultaneously lifted and lowered. It targets the lower abs and hip flexors with no equipment required, making it ideal for office or home settings.
Seated Leg Raises on a Chair
Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Seated Leg Raises on a Chair.
EasyAbsQuadriceps
How to Perform
- Sit upright on the edge of a chair and grip the sides with both hands for stability
- Keep your back straight and feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart
- Brace your core and squeeze your legs together
- Slowly raise both legs together until they are roughly parallel to the floor
- Hold the top position for a moment while keeping your core engaged
- Lower both legs slowly back to the starting position without letting your feet touch the floor
- Repeat for the desired number of reps
Muscle Activation
Primary
AbsQuadriceps
Secondary
Core
Common Mistakes
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About the Seated Leg Raises on a Chair
The Seated Leg Raises on a Chair is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
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