Hanging Knee Raise Oblique Crunch
Muscle Groups: Abs, Hips, Shoulders, Upper Back, Total Body
Hanging Knee Raise Oblique Crunch focuses on Abs, Hips, Shoulders, Upper Back, Total Body, with Abs, Forearm, Hips, Shoulders, Traps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Hanging Knee Raise Oblique Crunch with proper form and technique.
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Hang from a pull-up bar with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, and your body fully extended.
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Engage your core and lift your knees towards your chest, keeping your legs together.
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As your knees rise, twist your hips and bring your knees towards one side of your body, aiming them towards your armpit or elbow.
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Briefly hold the contracted position, feeling the squeeze in your obliques.
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Slowly lower your legs back to the starting extended position, maintaining control.
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Repeat the movement, bringing your knees towards the opposite side of your body.
Secondary Muscles
While Hanging Knee Raise Oblique Crunch primarily targets Abs, Hips, Shoulders, Upper Back, Total Body , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Abs, Forearm, Hips, Shoulders, Traps . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
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These exercises work the same primary muscles as Hanging Knee Raise Oblique Crunch, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
