Hanging Leg Raise
Muscle Groups: Abs, Lats, Hips
Hanging Leg Raise focuses on Abs, Lats, Hips, with Hips, Forearm, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Hanging Leg Raise with proper form and technique.
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Hang from a pull-up bar with an overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart, and arms fully extended.
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Keep your legs straight and together, allowing your body to hang freely.
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Engage your core and bend your knees, raising your legs upward until your thighs are parallel to the floor or higher.
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Slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position, maintaining control throughout the movement.
Secondary Muscles
While Hanging Leg Raise primarily targets Abs, Lats, Hips , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hips, Forearm, Shoulders . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Hanging Leg Raise, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Hanging Leg Raise, 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.
