Abs exercise

Hanging Knee Raise

How to do the Hanging Knee Raise with correct form — the muscles worked, equipment, and step-by-step technique from the Fitonist exercise library.

Grip your pullup bar or other equipment with an overhand, pronated grip and start to hang. Activate your lower abs by tilting your pelvis toward your ribs and engaging your glutes. Slowly raise your knees upward toward your chest while maintaining braced lower abs and a hollowed…
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Illustration showing the Hanging Knee Raise
Targets

Muscles worked

Abs muscle Abs Primary
Gear

Equipment

Pull-up bar Pull-up bar
Technique

How to do the Hanging Knee Raise

  1. 1 Grip your pullup bar or other equipment with an overhand, pronated grip and start to hang.
  2. 2 Activate your lower abs by tilting your pelvis toward your ribs and engaging your glutes.
  3. 3 Slowly raise your knees upward toward your chest while maintaining braced lower abs and a hollowed position.
  4. 4 Slowly lower your legs to return to the bottom position.