Hanging Side Lean Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary Muscles
- Rectus Abdominis, Iliopsoas
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Side Lean Hang, Hanging Oblique Lean
How to: Hanging Side Lean
- Hang from a pull-up bar with a firm grip.
- Raise your legs to the side while keeping your body straight.
- Engage your obliques to lift your legs high and hold for a moment.
- Lower your legs back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Not engaging the core effectively.
- Swinging the legs instead of maintaining a controlled position.
- Letting hips sag or arching the back.
Modifications
- Perform with bent knees for reduced difficulty.
- Use a support structure for balance if needed.
Tips
- Keep your body straight and avoid arching your back.
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Control the descent to maximize muscle engagement.
Hanging Side Lean Alternatives
Tags
obliques
core
strength
hanging exercises
waist
intermediate