Sep 22, 2012

Hanging leg raise

If you're looking for training your abs seriously, try hanging leg raises. These will really hit the lower part of your abs and train your grip strength at the same time, so get ready to be suprised how hard this will get after a couple of reps. If you can't do l pull ups or you just want to stick with ab training, then this is the best thing you can chose. You can use variety of grips while holding the bar but overhand grip is proven to be the most comfortable. Wide grip is also great, as it reduces the unintentional swinging and kiping. Your 6 or 8 pack abs are waiting for you to earn them, so no excuses and go grab that bar and lift your legs up!
Grab the bar with arms fully extended and slowly raise your legs at the hips until they are bent at 90 degrees. Hold this position for a second and slowly lower your legs back to the starting position. Hands should be holding the bar with overhand (palms facing away), underhand, neutral or mixed grip. Remember to do this exercise slowly and not to kip or swing. This exercise should be performed on a bar or gymnastic rings. Hanging leg raises train mainly your abdominal muscles and quads, but also forearms.


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