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StrengthAdvanced

Leg Raise (Hanging, Straight)

Equipment:Other
Type:Isolation
Force:Pull

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Abdominals

Secondary

Hip Flexors

Video Tutorial

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Hang from a pull-up bar with an overhand grip, arms fully extended, hands shoulder-width apart.

  2. 2

    Keep legs straight and together.

  3. 3

    Engage core and hip flexors to lift legs straight up in front of you.

  4. 4

    Raise legs until they are parallel to the ground (or higher if possible) without using momentum.

  5. 5

    Hold the top position briefly.

  6. 6

    Slowly lower legs back to the starting position with control.

  7. 7

    Repeat for desired repetitions.