Abs exercise · body weight
Hanging Leg Hip Raise
The hanging leg hip raise is a bodyweight exercise that targets the abs, with the hip flexors and lower back assisting.
- Target muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Hip flexors, lower back
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body part
- Waist
How to do the hanging leg hip raise
- Hang from a pull-up bar with your arms fully extended and your palms facing away from you.
- Engage your core and lift your legs up by flexing your hips and knees until your thighs are parallel to the ground.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then 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 hip flexors and lower back work as secondary muscles. See all ab exercises or every bodyweight exercise.
