1 / 6Hanging Leg Raise
Raising your legs while hanging from a bar is one of the toughest abs exercises and also builds grip strength.
Core
- Level
- Intermediate
- Equipment
- Pull-up bar
- Main muscle
- Core
- Also works
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- Beginner sets
- 3 × 10–15
- Rest
- 45 seconds
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See the app · coming soonHow to do it
- 1Hang from a bar with straight arms.
- 2Keep your legs together and your body still.
- 3Raise your legs until they are level with your hips or higher.
- 4Lower them slowly without swinging.
Common mistakes
- Swinging back and forth
- Lifting only with the hip flexors and not curling the pelvis
- Dropping the legs fast
Tips
- Start from a still hang
- Curl the hips up at the top, not just the legs
- Start with bent knees until straight legs are possible
Questions
I start swinging. How do I stop it?
Pause in a still hang before each rep and lower slowly. A partner can steady your hips at first.
Can't do it yet?
Do knee raises or lying leg raises first, then move to straight legs.
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