Weighted hanging leg-hip raise
The weighted hanging leg-hip raise is an advanced core exercise that targets the abdominal muscles. The exercise involves hanging from a bar and lifting the legs and hips towards the chest while holding a weight between the feet or using ankle weights.
At a glance
- Area
- Waist
- Main muscle
- Abs
- Equipment
- Weighted
- Level
- Advanced
Form tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Avoid swinging your body.
- Control the movement on the way down.
What to watch out for
- lower back pain
- shoulder injuries
- hip flexor strain
Also known as
Sollevamento delle gambe e delle anche alla sbarra con peso, weighted hanging leg raise, weighted hanging knee raise, weighted leg raise, abs exercise, core workout