How to do the Hanging Straight Twisting Leg Hip Raise
Hanging Straight Twisting Leg Hip Raise 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 Obliques and Hip Flexors.
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Hanging Straight Twisting Leg Hip Raise at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Abs
- Secondary muscles
- Obliques, Hip Flexors
- Equipment
- Body Weight
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Isolation (single-joint)
- Force
- Push
Hanging Straight Twisting Leg Hip Raise step by step
- 1Hang from a pull-up bar with your arms fully extended and your legs straight.
- 2Engage your core and lift your legs up towards your chest, keeping them straight.
- 3Once your legs are parallel to the ground, twist your hips to one side, bringing your legs towards that side.
- 4Pause for a moment, then return to the starting position.
- 5Repeat the movement, but this time twist your hips to the opposite side.
- 6Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Hanging Straight Twisting Leg Hip Raise — questions
What muscles does the Hanging Straight Twisting Leg Hip Raise work?
The Hanging Straight Twisting Leg Hip Raise primarily targets the Abs. It also recruits the Obliques, Hip Flexors as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Hanging Straight Twisting Leg Hip Raise?
None — the Hanging Straight Twisting Leg Hip Raise uses your bodyweight only, so it works at home with nothing but floor space.
Is the Hanging Straight Twisting Leg Hip Raise 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 Hanging Straight Twisting Leg Hip Raise?
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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