Seated bench knee raise: how to do it and what it works

Hip and trunk flexion from a hand support to work the abs in an accessible way.

Image: start and end of the movement.

How to do it

Knee raise seated on the edge of a bench, using your hands as support to practice ab control before hanging versions.

Form. Keep your chest open, bring your knees in without shrugging and return slowly as far as you can keep the lower back controlled.

Common mistake. Rocking on the bench, pulling with your shoulders, rounding your neck, or extending the legs too far if the back arches.

Iliopsoas, Rectus abdominis · Flat bench

The muscles listed are an editorial reference, not a measurement. Adjust the range and the load to what feels comfortable.

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