Hanging Leg Raises

Step By Step Guide:

1. Grab a pull up bar with your hands facing the same direction as your body.

2. Keep your legs as straight as you can and raise them away from the ground creating a 90 degree and at your hips.

3. Return legs to a hanging position and repeat

Helpful Cues:

1. Keep your body as stiff as possible to prevent swinging

Common Mistakes:

1. Swinging to gain momentum will take away from the core muscles which are the prime mover during this exercise

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