Alternating Chair Seated Knee Raises
Strengthen your core & legs from a chair! Simple, effective exercise for all fitness levels.
The Alternating Chair Seated Knee Raises mainly works the core, with help from the quads. You'll need: chair.
Required Equipment
Alternating Chair Seated Knee Raises Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Hip Flexor (iliopsoas)
Secondary
Obliques; Quads (quadriceps femoris)
Alternating Chair Seated Knee Raises Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Alternating Chair Seated Knee Raises
Seated Alternate Knee Raises on a Chair
Positioning
Sit on the edge of the chair with your back straight and feet flat on the floor.
Ensure that your knees are bent at a 90-degree angle and your thighs are parallel to the ground.
Keep your hands on your hips or clasp them together at your chest for stability.
Movement
Begin by lifting your right knee towards your chest as high as you can while keeping your back straight.
Hold the position for a moment to engage your core muscles.
Slowly lower your right leg back to the starting position.
Then, lift your left knee towards your chest, following the same movement as before.
Continue alternating between your right and left knees for the desired number of repetitions or time duration.
Tips
Ensure controlled movement to maintain balance.
Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise to help with stability.
Start with 10-15 repetitions on each leg and increase as you become more comfortable.
Alternating Chair Seated Knee Raises FAQs
What muscles does the Alternating Chair Seated Knee Raises work?
The Alternating Chair Seated Knee Raises mainly works the core, with help from the quads. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and iliopsoas.
What equipment do you need for the Alternating Chair Seated Knee Raises?
Chair.
What are some Alternating Chair Seated Knee Raises variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Captain' Chair Leg Raise, Chair Arm & Knee Raises Circle, Chair Floating Run and Chair Flutter.
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