

3–4 sets × 12–15 reps (50–70% 1RM, RPE 6–7)
3–4 sets × 10–12 reps (60–75% 1RM, RPE 6–8)
2–3 sets × 15–20 reps (30–50% 1RM, RPE 5–7)
Lower back stays on pad
Use abs to lift legs
Raise to perpendicular or higher
Squeeze abs at top
Control the descent
Maintain constant tension
Lower back arching off pad
Using momentum or swinging


3–4 sets × 12–15 reps (50–70% 1RM, RPE 6–7)
3–4 sets × 10–12 reps (60–75% 1RM, RPE 6–8)
2–3 sets × 15–20 reps (30–50% 1RM, RPE 5–7)
Lower back stays on pad
Use abs to lift legs
Raise to perpendicular or higher
Squeeze abs at top
Control the descent
Maintain constant tension
Lower back arching off pad
Using momentum or swinging
Not lifting high enough
Dropping legs too quickly
Letting legs rest between reps
Using hip flexors instead of abs
Not lifting high enough
Dropping legs too quickly
Letting legs rest between reps
Using hip flexors instead of abs
The hanging leg raise is a challenging bodyweight exercise that targets the lower abs. This movement is excellent for building core strength and developing defined abs.
The hanging straight leg raise is an advanced bodyweight exercise that targets the lower abs and hip flexors. This movement requires significant core strength and control.
The hanging leg raise is a challenging bodyweight exercise that targets the lower abs. This movement is excellent for building core strength and developing defined abs.
The hanging straight leg raise is an advanced bodyweight exercise that targets the lower abs and hip flexors. This movement requires significant core strength and control.