Hanging Leg Raise

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Hanging Leg Raise is an intermediate isolation bodyweight exercise that mainly works the abs, with the quads assisting.

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Muscles worked

Front

Back

Primary

Abs

Secondary

Quads

How to do Hanging Leg Raise

1
Hang from a pull-up bar or stall bars. This is your starting position.
2
Without swinging, Raise your knees up towards your body and contract your abs.
3
Return your legs slowly to the hanging position, keeping tension in your abs throughout.

Form cues

Straighten your legs out to increase difficulty.
Always perform this exercise in a slow controlled manner and avoid using momentum.

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