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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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