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Exercise Demonstrations

Seated Knee Lifts with Chair
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Seated Knee Lifts with Chair Exercise

Starting Position

Sit on edge of chair, knees bent, feet flat. Grasp sides of chair, lean back slightly.

Action

EXHALE: Pull knees toward chest as you crunch upper body forward using abs, not arms.

INHALE: Lower feet almost to floor, but don't let them touch until the end of the set.

Special Instructions

This movement should be slow and controlled. Don't let the momentum of your legs do the work for you, and don't let gravity snap your legs down as you return to the starting position.

Muscles Worked: Abs