Exercise Lab

Hanging Leg Raise

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Equipment

  • Pullup Bar

Muscle Groups

  • Abs & Core

Purposes

  • Core Strength

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Description

  • Grip the bar firmly with both hands and hang from the bar.
  • Let your legs dangle.
  • Raise your legs to hip height. keeping your knees slightly bent.
  • Stabilize your trunk and your upper body, and keep your torso perpendicular with the ground.
  • Return your legs slowly towards the ground.
  • Repeat.

ProTip

  • Use a slow, controlled movement.

Mistakes

  • Whipping the legs up.
  • Swinging your upper body from the bar.