Hanging knee raise
Also called hanging knee tuck
- Works
- Front of the trunk · rectus abdominis
- Front of the hip · iliopsoas and rectus femoris
- Forearm and grip · wrist and finger flexors
- Needs
- Pull-up bar
Setup
Hang from a pull-up bar with straight arms.
Steps
- Pull your shoulder blades down.
- Lift your knees toward your chest.
- Curl your hips up a little at the top.
- Lower slowly without swinging.
Breathing
Breathe out as you curl up. Breathe in as you lower.
Where you feel it
In your stomach and the front of your hips.
Common mistakes
- Swinging the whole body.
- Dropping the legs fast.
When to stop
Stop if you feel sharp pain, pain in a joint, dizziness or numbness.