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Hanging Leg Raise

Straight-leg raise from a hang. Hanging from the bar, you raise your straight legs to at least parallel, clean and without swinging.

Category
Bodyweight
Muscles
Abs, Hip flexors, Grip
Level
Advanced
Equipment
Pull-up bar

How to do the Hanging Leg Raise, step by step

  1. Hang from the bar, shoulders engaged.
  2. Legs straight and together.
  3. Raise your legs under control to parallel or higher.
  4. Lower slowly without swinging.

Common mistakes and how to fix them

  • Swingingsettle for a moment between reps.
  • Knees bendkeep your legs straight or scale.

How to scale the Hanging Leg Raise

If you can't do the movement cleanly yet or the workout is too heavy, use one of these variations:

  • Hanging Knee Raise
  • Lying Leg Raise

These descriptions are general guidance and don't replace a coach. Have someone at your box show you new movements, and stop if anything hurts.

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