Hanging Leg Raise

body only · isolation · expert · ab flexion

Targets abdominals

Cues

Posterior tilt first, then raise the legs. No swinging.

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How to do it

1Hang 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.

2Raise 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.

3Go back slowly to the starting position as you breathe in.

4Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.