Hanging Straight Leg Raise

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Learn how to do the Hanging Straight Leg Raise with proper form and technique. This body weight exercise primarily targets your Abs, with secondary emphasis on Hip Flexors.

Hanging Straight Leg Raise exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Hanging Straight Leg Raise

Follow these steps to perform the Hanging Straight Leg Raise with correct form:

  1. 1Hang from a pull-up bar with your arms fully extended and your palms facing away from you.
  2. 2Engage your core and lift your legs up in front of you, keeping them straight.
  3. 3Continue lifting until your legs are parallel to the ground or as high as you can comfortably go.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Hanging Straight Leg Raise Muscles Worked

Primary

abs

Secondary

hip flexors

Exercise Details

Equipment
body weight
Body Part
waist
Category
Main

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