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    Hanging Knee Circle Raise Exercise Guide

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    Exercise Profile

    Target
    Iliopsoas
    Equipment
    Body weight
    Body Part
    Hips
    Primary Muscle
    Iliopsoas
    Secondary Muscles
    Rectus Abdominis, Hamstrings
    Intensity
    medium
    Category
    strength
    Skill Level
    intermediate
    Estimated Calories
    5.5
    Alternate Names
    Hanging Circle Knee Raise

    Visualised Target Muscle Groups

    Front

    Body muscles front

    Back

    Body muscles back

    How to: Hanging Knee Circle Raise

    1. Hang from a pull-up bar with an overhand grip, arms fully extended.
    2. Engage your core and lift your knees towards your chest.
    3. Circle your knees outward in a circular motion while maintaining control.
    4. Lower your legs back down and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Common Mistakes

    • Swinging the legs instead of controlling the movement.
    • Not engaging the core sufficiently.

    Modifications

    • Perform with legs bent to decrease strain on the lower back.
    • Reduce the range of motion if experiencing discomfort.

    Tips

    • Engage your core throughout the movement.
    • Move slowly for better control and muscle engagement.

    Hanging Knee Circle Raise Alternatives

    Assisted Hanging Knee Raise

    Assisted Hanging Knee Raise

    Body Part: Waist

    Hanging Leg Raise

    Hanging Leg Raise

    Body Part: Hips

    Hanging Straight Twisting Leg Hip Raise

    Hanging Straight Twisting Leg Hip Raise

    Body Part: Waist

    Tags

    core
    hips
    hanging
    strength
    flexibility
    stability

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