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Hanging Leg Raise

Hanging Leg Raise

Primary muscles

Abs

Secondary muscles

None listed

Equipment: Bodyweight

Level: Advanced

General guidance

Sets
3–4
Reps
8–12
Rest (seconds)
60–120

Start light, keep a controlled form, stop if you feel pain.

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Step-by-step instructions (in English)

  1. Hang 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.
  2. Raise 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.
  3. Go back slowly to the starting position as you breathe in.
  4. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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General fitness information, not medical advice. Check with a doctor before starting a program.