Strength

Seated Flat Bench Leg Pull-In

The seated flat bench leg pull-in is a beginner strength exercise for your abs, using just your body weight.

Main muscles
Abs
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Beginner
Seated Flat Bench Leg Pull-In, starting position
Start
Seated Flat Bench Leg Pull-In, end position
Finish

How to do it

  1. Sit on a bench with the legs stretched out in front of you slightly below parallel and your arms holding on to the sides of the bench. Your torso should be leaning backwards around a 45-degree angle from the bench. This will be your starting position.
  2. Bring the knees in toward you as you move your torso closer to them at the same time. Breathe out as you perform this movement.
  3. After a second pause, go back to the starting position as you inhale.
  4. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Alternatives to the seated flat bench leg pull-in

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