Abs · Assisted · Beginner
How to do Assisted Hanging Knee Raise
The assisted hanging knee raise is an abdominal exercise performed while hanging from a pull-up bar, using assistance to help lift the knees toward the chest. It primarily targets the abs and also works the hip flexors.
- Primary muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Hip flexors
- Equipment
- Assisted
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Abs
How to do Assisted Hanging Knee Raise, step by step
- Hang from a pull-up bar with your arms fully extended and your palms facing away from you.
- Engage your core muscles and lift your knees towards your chest, bending at the hips and knees.
- Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, squeezing your abs.
- Slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles worked
Assisted Hanging Knee Raise works your abs as the main mover, with help from your hip flexors.
Track Assisted Hanging Knee Raise in SPLYT
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