Hanging straight-leg raise
- Movement pattern:
- Core
- Equipment:
- Pull-up bar
- Level:
- Advanced
- Primary muscle:
- Abs
- Also works:
- Hip flexors, Obliques, Forearms
Technique
From a straight-arm hang, raise straight legs to parallel or higher with a posterior pelvic tilt. Lower slowly without swinging.
Common mistakes
Swinging the body instead of raising the legs in isolation.
Easier option: Hanging knee raise
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