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Hanging Leg Raise

Hanging Leg Raise: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: body only. Level: expert.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentbody only
  • Levelexpert
  • Forcepull
  • Typeisolation
  • Body partwaist
Primary muscles
abs, hip flexors
Secondary muscles
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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.

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