Hanging straight twisting leg hip raise
The hanging straight twisting leg hip raise is a bodyweight exercise targeting the abs. It involves hanging from a bar and lifting the legs straight up while twisting the hips to engage the obliques.
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.
- Breathe out as you lift your legs.
What to watch out for
- shoulder injuries
- lower back pain
- hip issues
Also known as
Sollevamento delle gambe con torsione in sospensione, hanging leg raise, twisting leg raise, hanging abs exercise, core workout