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Hanging Leg Raise

Hanging Leg Raise — movement illustration 1

This hanging exercise works the abdominal muscles and hip flexors with the legs kept extended, making it more demanding than a bent-knee raise.

Equipment
Bodyweight
Muscle groups
Legs
Primary muscles
Hip flexors
Secondary muscles
Chest, Hip abductors, Hip adductors

Use a controlled range of motion and a load you can manage. Stop if a movement causes pain. Ask a qualified coach for help with unfamiliar exercises.

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