Core

Hanging Leg Raise

A challenging move to strengthen your lower abs and build core stability.

An advanced core exercise that targets the lower abdominals and improves core strength and control.

Body Part: Core
Level: Intermediate
,
Advanced
Muscles: Abs
Front Hips
Modality: Isolation
Direction: Pull
Equipment: Pull-up bar
Goal: Hypertrophy
,
Strength

How to do:

1. Hang from a pull-up bar with your hands shoulder-width apart. 2. Keep your legs straight and engage your core. 3. Slowly raise your legs until they are parallel to the floor. 4. Lower your legs back down with control. 5. Repeat for 10-15 reps per set. 6. Perform 3-4 sets total.

Tips:

- Keep your movements slow and controlled to avoid swinging. - Engage your core throughout the entire movement. - Avoid bending your knees unless modifying for an easier variation. - Use wrist straps if your grip strength limits your reps.

This exercise in Workout Days

Bodybuilding Split Advanced

Core & Accessory Mastery

Advanced

16 weeks

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