CALISTHENICSCore Bodyweight
How to Do Hanging Leg Raise
Dead hang. Raise straight legs to horizontal or higher. Slow and controlled. Advanced core move.
Step-by-Step Form Guide
Follow these cues for correct Hanging Leg Raise form
1
Setup
Dead hang
2
Movement
Raise straight legs to horizontal or higher. Slow and controlled
3
Lockout
Advanced core move
Coaching Cues
✓Posterior pelvic tilt — flatten the lower back before lifting legs
✓Keep legs straight and together, moving as one unit
✓Slow the descent to half-speed — the eccentric is where the strength is built
Muscles Worked
Primary: Core
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