Parallel bars knee raise

Abs

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Muscle outlines from Body Muscles by Ivan Vulović, Apache 2.0 — regrouped and recoloured for Muscle Train.

Technique

How to perform

Stand between parallel bars facing forward. Grip bars shoulder-width, palms down. Arms straight, lift feet off ground by bending knees to chest. Pause at top, squeeze abs. Slowly lower legs to start, keep core engaged throughout.

Muscles Worked

Rectus Abdominis

Tips

Firm shoulder-width grip on bars. Engage core (pull belly button to spine). Stay straight, no swinging/momentum. Exhale up to chest, contract abs; hold 1 sec. Inhale, lower slowly/controlled. Prioritize form over reps.

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