Hanging straight leg raise
The hanging straight leg raise is a bodyweight exercise that targets the abdominal muscles. It involves hanging from a bar and lifting your legs straight up until they are parallel to the ground or higher.
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 together.
- Exhale as you lift your legs.
- Control the descent to avoid momentum.
What to watch out for
- shoulder injuries
- lower back pain
- hip flexor strain
Also known as
Sollevamento gambe alla sbarra, hanging leg raise, hanging leg lift