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Hanging Leg Raise

An advanced core exercise that targets the abdominal muscles through controlled leg raising movements while hanging from a pull-up bar, improving core strength and stability.

Exercise Overview

Category

Functional Training

Exercise_Type

Strength

Difficulty_Level

Expert

Technique

Hang from a pull-up bar with arms fully extended. Raise your legs upward by engaging your core muscles, keeping your legs straight or slightly bent. Lower your legs back to the starting position with control.

Starting Position

Begin hanging from a pull-up bar with arms fully extended and core engaged.

Finishing Position

Return to the starting position with legs hanging down, maintaining control throughout the movement.

Form Cues

Engage your core, raise legs, control the movement, maintain form

Common Mistakes

Swinging legs, not engaging core, rushing the movement, poor form

Progression Tips

Increase repetitions, add weight, perform straight leg raises, or add pause at top.

Regression Tips

Reduce repetitions, perform knee raises, or practice basic hanging first.

Safety Notes

Stop if you experience pain in the shoulders, elbows, or wrists. Maintain proper form to avoid injury. This exercise requires good upper body strength and grip strength.