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Hanging Leg Raise

Also known as Hanging Knee Raise

AbsBodyweightIsolationBilateralIntermediate
Demonstration coming soon
01 /Setup

Hang from a bar with an overhand grip, shoulders active and legs together.

02 /Execution

Raise the legs or knees while curling the pelvis toward the ribs, then lower under control without swinging.

03 /Key Cues
  • Curl the pelvis, don't just lift the legs
  • Keep the body from swinging
  • Lower slowly
04 /Common Mistakes
  • Using momentum and swinging
  • Only flexing the hips
  • Dropping the legs fast
05 /Variations
  • Hanging knee raise
  • Captain's chair leg raise
06 /Alternatives
07 /Evidence / References

No verified references have been added for this exercise yet. This section is awaiting review — nothing here is cited until a source is confirmed.