Hanging Leg Raise

How to do it

1. Hang from a pull-up bar with an overhand grip, hands just outside shoulder width, and let the body hang straight.
2. Brace the core and pull the shoulder blades down slightly to stop the body from swinging.
3. Raise the legs up in front of the body by curling the pelvis under, driving the movement from the core rather than swinging the hips.
4. Bring the legs up until they are at least parallel to the floor, or higher for a full range.
5. Lower the legs back down slowly under control until they reach a full hang.
6. Exhale as the legs rise and keep the ribcage pulled down instead of arching the lower back to gain height.

Muscles worked

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