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CoreBodyweightintermediate

Hanging leg raise

Secondary: none listed

Strength

5–8

reps · long rest

Hypertrophy

8–12

reps · 60–90s rest

Endurance

12–15

reps · short rest

Form cues

  • Pack the shoulders, posteriorly tilt the pelvis, raise the legs.
  • Think of curling the tailbone toward the bar, not just swinging the legs.
  • Lower slowly without swinging.

Common mistakes

  • Giant kip
  • Using only the hip flexors
  • Shrugging

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