Exercise technique

hanging straight twisting leg hip raise

The hanging straight twisting leg hip raise is a challenging core exercise that targets the abs, obliques, and hip flexors. It requires hanging from a pull-up bar, lifting the legs, and twisting the hips to engage the entire core.

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How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Hang from a pull-up bar with your arms fully extended and your legs straight.
  2. Engage your core and lift your legs up towards your chest, keeping them straight.
  3. Once your legs are parallel to the ground, twist your hips to one side, bringing your legs towards that side.
  4. Pause for a moment, then return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat the movement, but this time twist your hips to the opposite side.
  6. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Obliques, 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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