The weighted hanging leg hip raise is an advanced core exercise that targets the abdominal muscles, with additional emphasis on the hip flexors and lower back. The movement requires hanging from a pullup bar while lifting weighted legs up to engage the core.
Also Works
Hip FlexorsLower Back
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, keeping them straight.
3
Continue lifting until your legs are parallel to the ground or slightly higher.
4
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.