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    Hanging Oblique Knee Raise Exercise Guide

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    Exercise Profile

    Target
    Iliopsoas
    Equipment
    Body weight
    Body Part
    Waist
    Primary Muscle
    Iliopsoas
    Secondary Muscles
    Quadriceps, Obliques, Adductor Longus, Adductor Brevis, Adductor Magnus, Gracilis, Sartorius, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Rectus Abdominis, Gluteus Medius
    Intensity
    high
    Category
    strength
    Skill Level
    intermediate
    Estimated Calories
    6
    Alternate Names
    Hanging Knee Raise

    Visualised Target Muscle Groups

    Front

    Body muscles front

    Back

    Body muscles back

    How to: Hanging Oblique Knee Raise

    1. Hang from a pull-up bar with an overhand grip.
    2. With legs extended, engage your core.
    3. Raise your knees towards your chest while keeping your back straight.
    4. Hold at the top for a moment, then lower your legs back down under control.

    Common Mistakes

    • Swinging the legs instead of using abdominal muscles.
    • Not engaging the core effectively.
    • Using momentum instead of controlled movement.

    Modifications

    • Perform the exercise with bent knees to reduce intensity.
    • Use an assisted pull-up machine if needed.

    Tips

    • Maintain control throughout the movement to prevent swinging.
    • Engage your core to stabilize your body while lifting your knees.
    • Breathe out as you lift your knees and inhale as you lower them.

    Hanging Oblique Knee Raise Alternatives

    Hand Opposite Knee Crunch

    Hand Opposite Knee Crunch

    Body Part: Waist

    Assisted Hanging Knee Raise

    Assisted Hanging Knee Raise

    Body Part: Waist

    Tags

    core
    abs
    strength
    bodyweight
    obliques
    functional

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