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How to do Vertical Leg Raise (On Parallel Bars)
The vertical leg raise (on parallel bars) is an abdominal exercise performed by hanging from parallel bars and lifting the legs up in front of the body, targeting the abs and hip flexors.
- Primary muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Hip flexors
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Advanced
- Category
- Abs
How to do Vertical Leg Raise (On Parallel Bars), step by step
- Hang from the parallel bars with your arms fully extended and your body straight.
- Engage your core and lift your legs up in front of you, keeping them straight.
- Continue lifting until your legs are parallel to the ground or slightly higher.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Vertical Leg Raise (On Parallel Bars) works your abs as the main mover, with help from your hip flexors.
Track Vertical Leg Raise (On Parallel Bars) in SPLYT
Vertical Leg Raise (On Parallel Bars) is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
