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Please read our guidelines section before attempting any of our six pack abs exercises.

Hanging Leg Raises Exercise Summary
Technique User Level Intensity Primary Muscle Secondary Muscle Exercise Goal Benefits
Technique Intermediate + Tough Lower Abdominals None Strength Control
Exercise Needs
Equipment Needed A chin up bar
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Stretching Exercise Guide See our abs stretching exercise guide before starting
Muscle Group Guide Also see information about the abdominals muscles

Hanging Leg Raises Technique Instructions

Hanging Straight Leg Raises
Technique - Start by standing underneath the chin up bar. You can either jump up to grip the bar or use a chair it's up to you. Grip the chin up bar parallel to your shoulders with your palms facing forwards. Exhale as you raise your legs upwards keeping them straight and solid in a slow, controlled manner into a horizontal position. Squeeze your lower abs muscles inwards and hold the position for a count of 1. Inhale as you lower your legs back down again in a slow, controlled manner whilst keeping your upper body strong and solid not allowing it to swing. Do not allow any longer than a 1 count or your feet to touch the floor between reps as this will maintain pressure on the lower abs muscles and increase the overall benefits of the exercise. Repeat this technique for the desired number of reps.

Hanging Leg Raises Video