Knee raises on bench

Edited by Dr. Massimo Bonazzelli

Synonyms

The Knee Raise on Bench Press is also known as the Knee rise

Type of Exercise

Knees on the bench press is a monoarticular exercise

Variants

• Parallel knee lift
• Knee raises on the bar
• Leg raises on bench
• Leg lift at parallel bars
• Leg raises on the bar

Knee Raise on Bench Press: Execution

The starting position sees the athlete lying on his back on a flat or inclined bench with his hands grasping fixed points usually located behind the head. The back is in its position of strength and must remain there for the duration of the exercise. The hips are extended as are the knees.The execution consists of flexing the hips and knees at the same time, always keeping the back in its position of strength.

Muscles involved in the exercise. Knee lift on bench press

Group 0

• Rectus femoris
• Ilopsoas
• Tensor of the fascia lata
• Long adductor
• Short adductor
• Sartorio
• Pettineo

Action
Hip flexion

Function of the stabilizing muscles: Stability of the spine and hips, knees, shoulders, shoulder blades, elbows and handle

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