Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Hanging Knee Raise, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Rectus abdominis, Hip flexors |
| Also | Obliques, Forearm flexors |
Setup
The regression to hanging leg raises. Same pelvic curl, shorter lever.
How to do it well
- Dead hang without swinging
- Curl the pelvis as the knees come up
- Lower slow to kill the swing
Common mistakes
- Swinging into momentum
- Lifting the legs without posterior pelvic tilt
Free programs with Hanging Knee Raise
- Full Body Express (3 day, 30 min)
- Lean and Strong (3 day)
- 30-Minute Upper / Lower (4 day)
- Fitness Test Prep (3 day)
Similar exercises
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.