Abs exercise · body weight
Arm Slingers Hanging Bent Knee Legs
The arm slingers hanging bent knee legs is a bodyweight exercise that targets the abs, with the shoulders and back assisting.
- Target muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Shoulders, back
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body part
- Waist
How to do the arm slingers hanging bent knee legs
- Hang from a pull-up bar with your arms fully extended and your knees bent at a 90-degree angle.
- Engage your core and lift your knees towards your chest, bringing them as close to your elbows as possible.
- Slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
Start with 3 sets of 10–15 reps, resting 45–60 seconds. When every set feels easy, add reps, slow the lowering phase or move to a harder variation.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the abs. The shoulders and back work as secondary muscles. See all ab exercises or every bodyweight exercise.
