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Hanging leg raise: how to do it

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Hang with straight arms and legs

  1. Starting position

    Hang from a bar with an overhand grip, straight arms, legs together and knees extended.

  2. The movement

    Raise your straight legs in front of you toward hip height, then lower them with control.

Most common mistake

Don't swing your body, keep your core braced and lift your legs with control.

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