The hanging straight leg hip raise is an advanced core exercise that targets the abdominal muscles and hip flexors. It requires significant core strength, grip strength, and control to perform the movement safely and effectively while hanging from a pullup bar.
Also Works
Hip Flexors
How to Perform
1
Hang from a pullup bar with your arms fully extended and your palms facing away from you.
2
Engage your core and lift your legs up in front of you until they are parallel to the ground.
3
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.