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.

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