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Leg Pull In Flat Bench exercise animation

Leg Pull In Flat Bench

Category
Waist
Equipment
Body Weight
Target
Abs

Pulling the knees toward the chest while lying on a bench targets the lower abs and hip flexors through hip flexion rather than spinal flexion, which is a different stimulus than a standard crunch. The bench edge gives a stable anchor point that a floor version doesn't, letting you control the range more precisely.

How to Do the Leg Pull In Flat Bench

  1. Sit on a flat bench with your legs extended straight out in front of you.
  2. Place your hands on the bench beside your hips for support.
  3. Engage your abs and lift your legs off the ground, drawing your knees toward your chest.
  4. Pause briefly at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
  5. Continue for the set reps, taking care to lower with control and reset your posture between each rep.

Calorie Burn & Set Tracker

Sets
3
Reps / Set
10
Active Timer
00:00
Estimated Burn
0 kcal

Muscles Worked

The Leg Pull In Flat Bench primarily targets the Abs, with Hip Flexors as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Lower Back.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Leg Pull In Flat Bench work?
The Leg Pull In Flat Bench primarily targets the abs, with the hip flexors and lower back assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Leg Pull In Flat Bench?
The Leg Pull In Flat Bench is done with no equipment — just body weight.
What's a good alternative to the Leg Pull In Flat Bench?
If you don't have access to the space or setup it needs, the Assisted Hanging Knee Raise targets the same abs using assisted instead.