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Hanging Leg Raises

Last Update: March 5, 2009

Video By: Inflict Training

Hanging leg raises are a lower abdominal strengthening exercise, not a hip flexion exercise. You will fire your hip flexors, but your goal is to curl your hips up curving your spine. Try to get into a rhythm and don't swing. Learn how to perform this exercise in this training video brought to you by Inflict Training.

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  • Keep shoulders down away from ears
  • Stabilize shoulder blades and arms
  • Get into rhythm and curve pelvis up with each rep
  • Assist movement with your abs

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Video Transcript

Hanging leg raises, front and side. Secure your arms deep in the stirrups. Activate your core by drawing your navel in and keeping your hips tucked through the motion. Raise your knees as high as you can keeping focus on core activation. Find a good rhythm and try not to swing. Do not perform these if you have low back tightness.

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