Hanging straight leg hip raise
The hanging straight leg hip raise is a bodyweight exercise targeting the abdominal muscles. It involves hanging from a bar and lifting the legs straight up to a 90-degree angle with the torso, 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.
- Keep your legs straight and controlled.
- Exhale as you lift your legs.
What to watch out for
- shoulder injuries
- lower back pain
- hip flexor strain
Also known as
Sollevamento delle gambe alla sbarra, hanging leg raise, hanging leg lift, abs exercise, core workout