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Hanging Leg Raise

Intermediate
Hanging Leg Raise animated demonstration
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How to Do It

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

Prescription

3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest interval60-90 sec

Body Part

Waist

Equipment

Body Weight

Muscles Worked

PrimaryAbs
Secondary
Hip Flexors