Abdominal Exercise: Hanging Leg Raise
Primary Muscle
Abdominals
Secondary Muscles
Core
Equipment Needed
Something to Hang From
Mechanics Type
Isolation
Proper Exercise Technique
Hang from a chin-up bar with back slightly rounded and toes pointing forward. Raise legs up to horizontal position until a 90 degree angle is reached with your body. Keep your toes pointing up. Hold and squeeze. DON'T swing body for momentum.
Hanging Leg Raise Ab Exercise - Start Position
Hanging Leg Raise Ab Exercise - Finish Position
Hanging Leg Raise Video
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