Weighted Hanging Knee Raise Oblique Crunch
Muscle Groups: Obliques
Weighted Hanging Knee Raise Oblique Crunch focuses on Obliques, with Abs, Forearm, Hips, Shoulders, Traps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Hanging Knee Raise Oblique Crunch with proper form and technique.
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Hang from a pull-up bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, and hold a dumbbell securely between your feet or ankles.
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Engage your core and keep your legs straight as you lift them slightly off the floor.
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Bend your knees and simultaneously raise them towards your chest, twisting your hips and torso to bring your knees towards one side of your body.
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Contract your obliques at the top of the movement, aiming to touch your knees towards your elbow or armpit on that side.
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Slowly lower your legs back to the starting hanging position, controlling the movement.
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Repeat the movement, this time raising your knees and twisting towards the opposite side of your body.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Hanging Knee Raise Oblique Crunch primarily targets Obliques , 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 Weighted 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.
