The Hanging Straight Twisting Leg Hip Raise is a challenging exercise that targets the lower abdominal muscles, hip flexors, and obliques. It involves hanging from a pull-up bar while raising your legs straight up and then twisting them to one side.
How to perform
Step-by-step instructions:1. Find a sturdy pull-up bar that is tall enough for you to hang from without your feet touching the ground.
2. Grab the bar with an overhand grip slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
3. Hang from the bar with your arms fully extended and your body in a straight line.
4. Engage your core muscles and slowly lift your legs straight up towards the ceiling, keeping them together and toes pointed.
5. Once your legs are raised as high as you can, twist your hips to one side, bringing your legs towards that direction.
6. Return to center and lower your legs back down to the starting position.
7. Repeat the movement, this time twisting your hips to the opposite side.
8. Continue alternating twists for the desired number of reps.
Make sure to keep your core engaged throughout the exercise to prevent swinging and maximize the effectiveness of the movement. Be mindful of your grip strength and make sure to carefully lower yourself back down from the bar after completing the exercise.
Equipment required
Body Weight
Body weight equipment includes items like resistance bands, stability balls, and suspension trainers. These tools are used for a wide range of exercises that focus on strength training, flexibility, balance, and stability. They are commonly used in bodyweight exercises that utilize the resistance of one's own body to build muscle and improve overall fitness.