Hanging Leg Raise

Hanging Leg Raise — Start position
Start position
Hanging Leg Raise — End position
End position
Region
Lumbar & Core
Equipment
Body Only
Category
Strength
Level
Expert
Mechanic
isolation
Force
pull

Muscles worked

  • abdominals

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Hang from a chin-up bar with both arms extended at arms length in top of you using either a wide grip or a medium grip. The legs should be straight down with the pelvis rolled slightly backwards. This will be your starting position.

  2. Raise your legs until the torso makes a 90-degree angle with the legs. Exhale as you perform this movement and hold the contraction for a second or so.

  3. Go back slowly to the starting position as you breathe in.

  4. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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