How to Do the Hanging Leg Raise

Expert · Body Only · Targets Abdominals

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Hanging Leg Raise demonstration
💪 Abdominals🏋️ Body Only📊 Expert🏷️ Strength

How to perform 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.

Muscles worked

The Hanging Leg Raise primarily targets your Abdominals. You'll need body only.

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