- Main muscle
- Abdominals
- Also works
- Mostly just that one
- Equipment
- Pull-up bar
How to do it
- Hang from a pull-up bar with your arms straight.
- Keep your legs straight and lift them until they’re level with your hips or higher.
- Lower them slowly without swinging.
Common mistakes
- Swinging your body to get your legs up.
- Bending your knees to make it easier.
Know what to lift next
Iron Streak puts lifts like the Hanging Leg Raise into a weekly plan built around your goal, schedule and equipment. Every set shows the weight and reps to aim for, and your streak keeps score.