Weighted Hanging Leg Raise
Muscle Groups: Abs, Quads
Weighted Hanging Leg Raise focuses on Abs, Quads, with Hips, Forearm, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Hanging Leg Raise 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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Secure a dumbbell between your feet or ankles, ensuring it is held firmly.
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Keeping your legs straight or slightly bent, engage your core and slowly raise your legs upwards.
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Continue to lift your legs until they are parallel to the floor or higher, forming an L-shape with your body.
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Pause briefly at the top, squeezing your abdominal muscles.
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Slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position with control, avoiding any swinging motion.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Hanging Leg Raise primarily targets Abs, Quads , 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.
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These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted 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.
