CALISTHENICSCore Bodyweight
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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