Hanging Oblique Knee Raise Exercise Guide
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
How to: Hanging Oblique Knee Raise
- Hang from a pull-up bar with an overhand grip.
- With legs extended, engage your core.
- Raise your knees towards your chest while keeping your back straight.
- 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
Tags
core
abs
strength
bodyweight
obliques
functional