Hanging leg raise
Also called Hanging leg raises, Straight leg raise, Hanging straight leg raise
The hanging leg raise is a leg lift from a hang. You hang from a bar and raise your straight legs to hip height. The main load falls on your abs and hip flexors, supported by your forearms, lats and obliques. It needs a firm grip and steady shoulders. Start with the Hanging knee raise if you cannot keep your legs straight. Lift without swinging and lower slowly. When sets feel easy, move on to the Toes-to-bar.
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How to do it
- Hang from the bar with straight arms and your shoulders pulled down.
- Keep your legs together and straight.
- Raise your legs until they are level with your hips.
- Lower them slowly without letting your body swing.
Form tips
- Hang from the bar, shoulders active, legs straight.
- Raise your straight legs until parallel to the floor.
- Lower slowly and keep your body from swinging.
Common mistake
- Swinging your body to throw the legs up.