Hanging Leg Raise

An abdominal exercise performed while hanging from a bar where the legs are raised toward the chest.

Instructions

1. Hang from a chin-up bar with both arms extended at arm’s 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.
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.
3. Go back slowly to the starting position as you breathe in.
4. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Tips

• Avoid swinging or using momentum to raise the legs.
• Lower back position and hip position remain critical throughout the movement.
• Focus on the abdominal contraction at the top position.