Hanging Straight Twisting Leg Hip Raise Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Obliques
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Obliques
- Secondary Muscles
- Rectus Abdominis, Iliopsoas, Pectineous, Quadriceps
- Intensity
- high
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 6
- Alternate Names
- Twisting Hanging Leg Raise
How to: Hanging Straight Twisting Leg Hip Raise
- Hang from a pull-up bar with a grip slightly wider than shoulder-width.
- Engage your core and lift your legs by bending at the hips, bringing your knees towards your chest.
- As you lift, twist your hips to one side, engaging your obliques.
- Lower your legs back down under control and repeat.
- Switch sides on each repetition or alternate after a set number of reps.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum to swing the legs.
- Not fully engaging the core muscles.
- Allowing the shoulders to droop.
Modifications
- Bend your knees to reduce the leverage and make the exercise easier.
- Perform the exercise on a lower bar to limit the challenge.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Control your movements to avoid swinging.
- Focus on initiating the twist from the hips, not the shoulders.
Hanging Straight Twisting Leg Hip Raise Alternatives
Tags
core
waist
strength
obliques
leg raise
hanging