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How to Do Hanging Knee Raise

Dead hang. Raise knees to chest with control. Lower slowly. Builds toward toes-to-bar.

Step-by-Step Form Guide

Follow these cues for correct Hanging Knee Raise form

1
Setup
Dead hang
2
Movement
Raise knees to chest with control. Lower slowly
3
Lockout
Builds toward toes-to-bar

Coaching Cues

Dead hang first — full shoulder depression before initiating the movement
Drive elbows down to your hips as you pull, not just bend the arms
Lower under control — resist gravity on the way down

Muscles Worked

Primary: Core

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