Hanging Leg Raise

How To Do A Hanging Leg Raise Correctly

The Hanging Leg Raise is an advanced exercise for the lower abs that requires a lot of core strength to complete properly.

To get started:

1. Grip a pull up bar with a just outside shoulder width, overhand grip.
2. Hang from the pull up bar with your arms fully extended and your legs straight below you.
3. Next, exhale and contract your abs hard as if you’re about to get punched in the stomach, while raising your straight legs up, as you flex and curl your hips, until your knees are above your waist, to really target your abs, rather than only going to a 90 degree angle, which will mainly target your hip flexors.
4. Then under control, lower your legs back to the starting position.
5. Do not use momentum or swinging to complete the hanging leg raise.
6. The hanging leg raise begins by contracting your abs, not using momentum.
7. Repeat for reps.

Primary Muscles Worked

Hanging Leg Raise Alternatives

• Hanging Knee Raises
• Dumbbell Anchored Lying Leg Raise
• Lying Leg Raise
• Swiss Ball Lying Leg Raise
• Medicine Ball Lying Leg Raise
• Pull Up With Hanging Leg Raise