Modified Candlestick
Sculpt a rock-solid core with the Modified Candlestick. Using overhead support for stability, this controlled leg and hip lift delivers intense tension to the lower abs for superior strength.
The Modified Candlestick mainly works the core. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Modified Candlestick Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Hip Flexor (iliopsoas); Obliques
Modified Candlestick Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Modified Candlestick
Lie flat on your back with your arms extended straight down by your sides on the floor for support.
Lift your legs up toward the ceiling, keeping them relatively straight and your lower back pressed firmly into the floor.
Engage your core to lift your hips slightly off the floor, reaching your feet upward into a vertical candlestick position.
Slowly and with control, lower your hips and legs back down toward the starting position without letting your lower back arch.
Keep your movements smooth and steady, exhaling as you lift your hips and inhaling as you lower down.
Modified Candlestick FAQs
What muscles does the Modified Candlestick work?
The Modified Candlestick mainly works the core. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Modified Candlestick?
None. The Modified Candlestick is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What are some Modified Candlestick variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Captain' Chair Straight-Leg Raise and Chair Seated Leg Raises.
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