Exercise
Weighted Hanging Leg Raise
Also known as: weighted hanging leg-hip raise, hanging leg raise with dumbbell, weighted leg raise
Weighted Hanging Leg Raise is a isolation exercise for the abdominals. Main target: lower abs. Also works: rectus femoris, obliques and forearm flexors. Equipment: other.
EquipmentOther
TypeIsolation
MovementPull
CategoryStrength
Muscles worked
How to do it
- Hang from a pull-up bar with a dumbbell held between your feet or ankle weights attached.
- Brace your core and raise your legs (straight or slightly bent) until they are at least parallel to the floor.
- Pause briefly, then lower the legs slowly without swinging.
- Keep shoulders active and avoid arching the lower back.
Similar exercises
Knee/Hip Raise On Parallel Bars
Other
Lower abs
Suspended Reverse Crunch
Other
Lower abs
Suspended Fallout
Other
Upper abs
Weighted Plank
Other
Abdominals
Ab Roller (Wheel Rollout)
Other
Abdominals
Otis-Up
Other
Upper abs
Alternatives with other equipment
Hanging Leg Raise
Bodyweight
Lower abs
Cable Reverse Crunch
Cable
Lower abs
Smith Machine Hip Raise
Smith machine
Lower abs
Exercise Ball Pull-In
Exercise ball
Lower abs
Ab Crunch Machine
Machine
Upper abs
Barbell Side Bend
Barbell
Obliques
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