isolation · Core
Hanging Leg Raise
Hanging Leg Raise is an isolation core movement for abs, using no equipment. It also works hip flexors and forearms. 3 sets of 8-15, 1 min rest.
- Primary muscle
- Abs
- Equipment
- None — bodyweight
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Sets and reps
- 3 × 8-15
- Rest
- 75s
- Force
- pull
How to do it
- 1Set up
Dead hang from a bar, shoulders packed, legs straight and together.
- 2The cue that matters
Tuck the pelvis first, then lift - if you swing, you are using momentum.
- 3Work it
3 sets of 8-15, resting about 1 minute between them.
Muscles worked
Abs does most of the work. Hip flexors and forearms take the rest.