Hanging Leg Raise
The Hanging Leg Raise is a advanced none (bodyweight) exercise that works the Abs. Follow the steps below.
Target musclesAbs
EquipmentNone (Bodyweight)
LevelAdvanced
How to do the Hanging Leg Raise
- 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.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.Go back slowly to the starting position as you breathe in.Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Recommended sets & reps
| Set | Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Set 1 | 12 reps | 30s rest |
| Set 2 | 10 reps | 30s rest |
| Set 3 | 8 reps | 30s rest |
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