Hanging Leg Raise

A focused bodyweight exercise for building abs.

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Instructions

  1. 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. for best results.
  2. 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. for best results.
  3. Go back slowly to the starting position as you breathe in. for best results.
  4. Repeat this exercise for the recommended amount of repetitions. for best results.

Related Muscle Groups