Intermediate
Hanging Knee Raise
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Hanging Knee Raise is an effective core exercise that increases your abdominal muscles' functional strength, muscular development, and control. This exercise is great for improving grip strength.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Grab the bar with your hands shoulder-width apart. Increase the width if you are tall, and your feet touch the floor. -
Step 2
When you are hanging with your feet slightly off the floor, then slowly pull your knees up by keeping your legs together. -
Step 3
Pause for a second and slowly lower your knees back to the starting position. Repeat until desired repetitions.
Muscle Groups
Hanging Knee Raise targets Abs, Forearms, Hips, Shoulders, Upper Back as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- You must do this exercise slowly.
- As you get more advanced, you can place a dumbbell between your legs.
- Avoid rocking the body by keeping the torso as still as possible.
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