How to do the Arm Slingers Hanging Straight Legs
Arm Slingers Hanging Straight Legs is a beginner single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Abs in the Waist region. Performed using bodyweight, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Shoulders and Back.
Arm Slingers Hanging Straight Legs demonstration · © GymiaFit
Arm Slingers Hanging Straight Legs at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Abs
- Secondary muscles
- Shoulders, Back
- Equipment
- Body Weight
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Isolation (single-joint)
- Force
- Push
Arm Slingers Hanging Straight Legs step by step
- 1Hang from a pull-up bar with your arms fully extended and your legs straight down.
- 2Engage your core and lift your legs up in front of you until they are parallel to the ground.
- 3Hold for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
- 4Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Arm Slingers Hanging Straight Legs — questions
What muscles does the Arm Slingers Hanging Straight Legs work?
The Arm Slingers Hanging Straight Legs primarily targets the Abs. It also recruits the Shoulders, Back as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Arm Slingers Hanging Straight Legs?
None — the Arm Slingers Hanging Straight Legs uses your bodyweight only, so it works at home with nothing but floor space.
Is the Arm Slingers Hanging Straight Legs suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is classed as a beginner movement: the pattern is simple enough to learn in a session and easy to scale by adjusting range of motion or load.
What can I do instead of the Arm Slingers Hanging Straight Legs?
3/4 Sit-up, 45° Side Bend, Air Bike train the same muscles and make good substitutes when the equipment is taken or the movement does not suit you.
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