Flat Bench Leg Pull-In

Flat Bench Leg Pull-In — Start position
Start position
Flat Bench Leg Pull-In — End position
End position
Region
Lumbar & Core
Equipment
Body Only
Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
compound
Force
pull

Muscles worked

  • abdominals

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Lie on an exercise mat or a flat bench with your legs off the end.

  2. Place your hands either under your glutes with your palms down or by the sides holding on to the bench (or with palms down by the side on an exercise mat). Also extend your legs straight out. This will be your starting position.

  3. Bend your knees and pull your upper thighs into your midsection as you breathe out. Continue this movement until your knees are near your chest. Hold the contracted position for a second.

  4. As you breathe in, slowly return to the starting position.

  5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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