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Hanging oblique knee raise

The hanging oblique knee raise is a bodyweight exercise that targets the abs, particularly the obliques. It involves hanging from a bar and raising the knees towards one side of the body, engaging the core muscles.

How to perform: Hanging oblique knee raise

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
  • hip flexor strain

Also known as

Sollevamento delle ginocchia obliquo alla sbarra, hanging knee raise, oblique knee raise

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