Abs · Bodyweight

Hanging Leg Raise

An isolation movement that trains your abs, done using just your bodyweight.

Hanging Leg Raise, starting positionHanging Leg Raise, end position

Muscles you'll work

Hanging Leg Raise muscles worked, front viewHanging Leg Raise muscles worked, back view
AbsPrimary

How to do it

  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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EquipmentBodyweight
TypeIsolation
Push or pullPull
LevelExpert

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