leg pull in flat bench

A waist exercise targeting the abs, performed with body weight.

leg pull in flat bench demonstration
leg pull in flat bench β€” demonstration

Body part

Waist

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Abs

Secondary muscles

Hip Flexors, Lower Back

How to do leg pull in flat bench

  1. Sit on a flat bench with your legs extended straight out in front of you.

  2. Place your hands on the bench beside your hips for support.

  3. Engage your abs and lift your legs off the ground, bringing your knees towards your chest.

  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.

  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Abs

Secondary

Hip FlexorsLower Back

Related exercises

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