Abs
Hanging Leg Raise
Intermediate
Bodyweight
Isolation
Abs
How to do it
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Hang from a bar with a shoulder-width grip and your shoulders pulled down.
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Brace your core so your body does not swing.
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Raise both legs straight in front until they are at least parallel to the floor.
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Curl your pelvis up slightly at the top of the movement.
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Lower under control until the legs hang straight again, no swinging.
Common mistakes
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Swinging the body to fling the legs up.
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Only lifting the knees and never curling the pelvis.
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Hanging with loose shoulders and straining the joint.
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Dropping the legs fast at the end of each rep.
Tips
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Easier version: hanging knee raises with the legs bent.
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Use straps if your grip gives out before your abs do.
Secondary muscles
Alternatives
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