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Hanging Leg Raise

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CoreCalisthenicsAdvanced Difficulty 5 out of 5Pull-Up Bar~6 kcal/min

How to perform it

  1. 1Hang from a bar with arms fully extended.
  2. 2Raise your legs until roughly parallel to the floor.
  3. 3Lower back down with control, avoiding any swing.

Form tips

  • Posteriorly tilt your pelvis at the top to fully engage the abs

Common mistakes

  • Swinging for momentum
  • Relying entirely on hip flexors

Variations

  • Knee Raise
  • Toes-to-Bar
  • Captain's Chair Raise

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