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Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Hanging Leg Raise, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Rectus abdominis |
| Also | Hip flexors, Obliques |
Setup
Posteriorly tilt the pelvis at the top to fully engage the abs.
How to do it well
- Hang from a bar with a firm grip
- Raise the legs by curling the pelvis
- Lower under control
Common mistakes
- Swinging for momentum
- Only lifting with the hip flexors
Free programs with Hanging Leg Raise
- First Strength (3 day)
- Full Body (3 day)
- Upper / Lower (4 day)
- Push / Pull / Legs (6 day)
- Strength Wave (4 day)
- Bodyweight Upper / Lower (4 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.