Hanging Leg Raise

Muscle Groups

Primary Muscles:

abdominals

Exercise Demonstration

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Description:

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. 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. Go back slowly to the starting position as you breathe in. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Exercise Information

Category: strength
Equipment: body only
Level: expert
Force Type: pull
Mechanic: isolation