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Hanging Leg Lift

The Hanging Leg Lift (sometimes known as V-ups) is a core exercise that utilizes bodyweight against the transverse abs and hip flexors. Most adults will find this exercise challenging, though many can achieve it through consistent core work.

  • Type Of Exercise: Strength
  • Muscles: Abdominals, Hips
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Equipment: Stall Bars

Hanging Leg Lift

  1. Begin in a dead hang with your shoulders up by your ears (elevated).
  2. With your knees locked, toes pointed, and legs together, lift your legs up with control until your toes touch the top bar.
  3. Lower down in the same, controlled fashion.
  4. Avoid pulling down with your back and arms.
  5. Hang low, relying on your hips and core to perform the hanging leg lift.
  6. Repeat for reps.
  • Exercise: L-Sit Scissor
  • Type of Exercise: TYPE
  • Muscles: MUSCLE
  • Difficulty: DIFFICULTY
  • Equipment: EQUIPMENT