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Hanging leg raises
intermediatepull-up bar
Muscles worked
Primary: abs
Secondary: forearms
Correct technique
- 1Hang from the bar.
- 2Brace your abs.
- 3Raise your legs or knees by tucking your pelvis.
- 4Lower slowly.
Breathing: Breathe calmly and steadily, keep your core braced.
Common mistakes
- ✕Swinging.
- ✕Lifting only the legs without the pelvis.
Caution if you have pain
If you have pain in your shoulders, choose a gentler variation. In your custom plan we leave it out completely in that case.
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