Exercise technique

assisted hanging knee raise

The assisted hanging knee raise is an abdominal exercise performed while hanging from a pull-up bar, using assistance to help lift the knees toward the chest. It primarily targets the abs and also works the hip flexors.

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How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Hang from a pull-up bar with your arms fully extended and your palms facing away from you.
  2. Engage your core muscles and lift your knees towards your chest, bending at the hips and knees.
  3. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, squeezing your abs.
  4. Slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Hip flexors.

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Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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