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Half Hanging Leg Raise

Calisthenics / Intermediate

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  • Chin-Up Bar

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half hanging leg raise is a calisthenics exercise that primarily targets the abs and to a lesser degree also targets the hip flexors and forearms ...more

half hanging leg raise is a calisthenics exercise that primarily targets the abs and to a lesser degree also targets the hip flexors and forearms.

The only half hanging leg raise equipment that you really need is the following: chin-up bar. There are however many different half hanging leg raise variations that you can try out that may require different types of half hanging leg raise equipment or may even require no equipment at all.

Learning proper half hanging leg raise form is easy with the step by step half hanging leg raise instructions, half hanging leg raise tips, and the instructional half hanging leg raise technique video on this page. half hanging leg raise is a exercise for those with a intermediate level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the half hanging leg raise video, learn how to do the half hanging leg raise, and then be sure and browse through the half hanging leg raise workouts on our workout plans page!

Tips

  1. Keep your shoulders "packed" the whole time that you're hanging.
  2. User your legs and core to lift, without any swinging motion.
  3. Inhale on the way up, and exhale on the way down.

Variations

  1. Easier variation: Pull your knees to your chest.
  2. Harder Variation: Pull your legs up as high as you can above your waist line.
  3. Change up your grip and choose the most comfortable grip for you.

Other Names

  • Hanging Straight Leg Raise

Types

  • Force Type: Pull
  • Mechanics Type: Isolation

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Equipment Needed

  • Chin-Up Bar

Tips

  1. Keep your shoulders "packed" the whole time that you're hanging.
  2. User your legs and core to lift, without any swinging motion.
  3. Inhale on the way up, and exhale on the way down.

Variations

  1. Easier variation: Pull your knees to your chest.
  2. Harder Variation: Pull your legs up as high as you can above your waist line.
  3. Change up your grip and choose the most comfortable grip for you.

Other Names

  • Hanging Straight Leg Raise

Types

  • Force Type: Pull
  • Mechanics Type: Isolation