Hanging Leg Raises
Compound exercise · abs
How to do it
- Hang actively from the bar, pull your shoulders slightly down, and brace your core.
- Raise your legs forward and up under control without creating swing.
- Lower them slowly again and keep your body as still as possible.
Muscles involved
- abdominals
- 100
- hip flexors
- 50
- serratus
- 30
- obliques
- 30
- forearms
- 30
- biceps
- 20
- upperBack
- 20
- lats
- 10
- glutes
- 5
- trapezius
- 5
- hamstrings
- 5
- quadriceps
- 5
- shoulders
- 5
At a glance
- Type
- Compound exercise
- Movement pattern
- abs
- Equipment
- pull up bar
- Optional
- ankle weights
- Variations
- body weight, added weight
Follow along in the app
This exercise is in both apps. Pick whichever suits you.
Trainer
Guided strength training with a 3D coach, set by set.
Treeceps
The same exercise, inside your virtual fitness world.