Leg Pull In Flat Bench
Description
The leg pull in flat bench is a bench based ab exercise. Sitting on a bench and pulling the knees toward the chest while leaning back trains the lower abs and hip flexors.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Leg Pull In Flat Bench Instructions
- Sit on the end of a flat bench facing forward.
- Grip the sides of the bench behind your hips.
- Lean back slightly and extend the legs out straight in front.
- Brace the core and keep the feet just off the floor.
- Pull the knees in toward the chest by bending the hips and knees.
- Squeeze the abs hard at the top.
- Extend the legs back out to the start position with control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Leg Pull In Flat Bench Form & Visual
Leg Pull In Flat Bench Benefits
- Hammers the lower abs and hip flexors.
- Builds core strength through the pull in motion.
- Easy to scale by changing leg position.
- Bench position keeps the back supported.
- Carryover to hanging leg raises.
- Develops anterior core endurance.
Leg Pull In Flat Bench Muscles Worked
- Rectus abdominis
- Hip flexors
- Obliques
- Quadriceps
Leg Pull In Flat Bench Variations & Alternatives
- Hanging Knee Raise
- Lying Leg Raise
- Tuck Crunch
- V Up
