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Hanging leg raise

Hanging from a bar, you lift your legs to hip height or higher. Hard on the abs, and at the same time a test of your grip and shoulder stability.

Feels in
Abs, hip flexors, grip
Needed
Pull-up bar

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Injury prevention —

Do not swing: if you start swinging, you are making the movement bigger than your core can handle. Start with bent knees.

Frequently asked questions

Which muscles does the Hanging leg raise train?

Abs, hip flexors, grip

What do you need for the Hanging leg raise?

Pull-up bar

How do you avoid injuries in the Hanging leg raise?

Do not swing: if you start swinging, you are making the movement bigger than your core can handle. Start with bent knees.

Take this exercise further

Put it in your own training program

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General information, not medical advice. If you have pain or an injury, discuss the exercise with your doctor or physiotherapist first.

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