Hanging leg hip raise
The hanging leg hip raise is a bodyweight exercise targeting the abdominal muscles. It involves hanging from a bar and lifting the legs towards the chest, engaging the core and hip flexors.
At a glance
- Area
- Waist
- Main muscle
- Abs
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Avoid swinging your body.
- Control the movement on the way down.
What to watch out for
- shoulder injuries
- lower back pain
- pregnancy
Also known as
Sollevamento delle gambe alla sbarra, hanging leg raise, hanging knee raise, abs exercise, core workout, bodyweight abs exercise