Seated Flat Bench Leg Pull-In
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the abs, needing no equipment.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Seated Flat Bench Leg Pull-In
- 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.
- 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.
- After a second pause, go back to the starting position as you inhale.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Muscles Worked
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do seated flat bench leg pull-in work?
Seated Flat Bench Leg Pull-In primarily works the abs.
What equipment do I need for seated flat bench leg pull-in?
None. Seated Flat Bench Leg Pull-In is a bodyweight movement you can do anywhere you have floor space.
Seated Flat Bench Leg Pull-In: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Seated Flat Bench Leg Pull-In is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of seated flat bench leg pull-in?
Flat Bench Leg Pull-In, Leg Pull-In, Seated Leg Tucks train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my seated flat bench leg pull-in reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; seated flat bench leg pull-in can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
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