Hanging Leg Raises

Category

Core

Difficulty

Intermediate

Equipment

Bodyweight

How to do it

1. Hang from a pull-up bar with your arms fully extended and shoulders engaged
2. Keeping your legs together, slowly raise them upward using your lower abs
3. Aim to bring your legs to 90 degrees or higher if possible, forming an L-shape with your body
4. Lower your legs slowly back down with control, avoiding any swinging motion

Form tips

• Avoid swinging your body - use controlled ab strength
• Keep legs straight for maximum difficulty, or bend knees for an easier version
• Control both the raising and lowering portions of the movement
• Keep your core tight throughout the entire exercise