CoreAdvancedIsolation

Hanging Leg Raise

Hanging, raise straight legs to hip height or higher.

Hanging Leg Raise: correct exercise technique

Benefits

  • Very strong core demand
  • Grip and shoulder stability

How to do it

  1. Legs straight, toes pointed
  2. Raise with control, no swing
  3. Pause, then lower slowly

Common mistakes

  • Swinging
  • Arching the lower back

Starting prescription

sets
3
reps
8–12
Rest
75 s
Reps in reserve
1

Safety and limitations

  • Lower back · Avoid
    Avoid with a moderate or worse lower-back limitation; use an easier alternative.
  • Shoulder · Avoid
    Avoid with a severe or worse shoulder limitation; use an easier alternative.

Health & safety

Alternatives

No equipment

Programs that use it

6×/week12 weeks

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