Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | isolated |
Direction | pull |
Equipment | table |
Additional Equipment | - |
Instructions
Preparation
Sit on edge of table and put hands shoulderwide apart on table surface. Flex hips to bring thighs up to parallel to floor. Shift bodyweight on extended arms and raise body off table.Execution
Lower thighs until rear thighs are just before touching table surface. Flex hips and abs to pull thighs up as high as possible. Return and repeat.Variations / Comments
-![Table Knee-Hip Raise | Starting Position Table Knee-Hip Raise Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/64/2064.jpg)
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![Table Knee-Hip Raise | Ending Position Table Knee-Hip Raise Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/65/2065.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Hip Flexors |
Synergist | Rectus Abdominis |
Stabilizers | Triceps Brachii | Pectoralis Major, Sternal | Pectoralis Major, Clavicular | Deltoids, Front |
![Table Knee-Hip Raise | Muscles Front Table Knee-Hip Raise Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/63/1063.jpg)
Front
![Table Knee-Hip Raise | Muscles Rear Table Knee-Hip Raise Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/64/1064.jpg)
Rear