GymPlan AISeated Flat Bench Leg Pull-In
Seated Flat Bench Leg Pull-In is a beginner compound bodyweight exercise that mainly works your abs.
💪 Abs🏋️ Bodyweight📈 Beginner🔗 Compound🎯 3 sets of 8-15 reps
How to do the 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
Primary: Abs
Sets and reps
Do 3 sets of 8-15 controlled reps, stopping 1-2 reps before failure. When you can do 15 easily, slow the tempo or add weight.
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What muscles does the seated flat bench leg pull-in work?
It mainly works your abs.
How many sets and reps of seated flat bench leg pull-in should I do?
Do 3 sets of 8-15 controlled reps, stopping 1-2 reps before failure. When you can do 15 easily, slow the tempo or add weight.
Is the seated flat bench leg pull-in good for beginners?
Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.