Hanging Leg Raises
Primary muscles: Abdominals, Hip Flexors
Secondary muscles: Side Abdominals, Quadriceps
Bodyweight
No equipment
How to do the Hanging Leg Raises
- Lie on your back with your legs straight and hands at your sides or under your lower back.
- Keeping your legs straight, lift them toward the ceiling until they form a 90-degree angle with your torso.
- Slowly lower your legs back down without letting them touch the floor.
- Repeat for the prescribed number of reps.
Form tips
- Maintain a neutral spine and engaged core throughout the movement.
- Use a controlled tempo — avoid using momentum to complete the rep.
- Breathe steadily, exhaling during the effort phase of the movement.
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