Hanging Leg Raise demonstration
Equipmentbody weight
Difficultyadvanced
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Hanging Leg Raise

The hanging leg raise is a bodyweight exercise that targets the abdominal muscles and hip flexors. It requires hanging from a pull-up bar and lifting the legs up in front of the body, engaging the core throughout the movement.

Step-by-Step Form & Technique

  1. 1.Hang from a pull-up bar with your arms fully extended and your palms facing away from you.
  2. 2.Engage your core and lift your legs up in front of you, keeping them straight.
  3. 3.Continue lifting until your legs are parallel to the ground or as high as you can comfortably go.
  4. 4.Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
  5. 5.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary Muscles

hip flexors

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