Abs exercise

Hanging Leg Raise

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

Grasp a pull-up bar with your hands shoulder-width apart, using an overhand (pronated) grip. Engage your abdominal muscles and while keeping your torso stable, slowly raise your legs, keeping them straight and driving through your glutes, until they’re at 90° with your torso.…
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Illustration showing the Hanging Leg Raise
Targets

Muscles worked

Abs muscle Abs Primary
Gear

Equipment

Pull-up bar Pull-up bar
Technique

How to do the Hanging Leg Raise

  1. 1 Grasp a pull-up bar with your hands shoulder-width apart, using an overhand (pronated) grip.
  2. 2 Engage your abdominal muscles and while keeping your torso stable, slowly raise your legs, keeping them straight and driving through your glutes, until they’re at 90° with your torso.
  3. 3 Slowly lower and return to the start position.