The Hanging Oblique Knee Raise is an advanced abdominal exercise that targets the obliques and lower abs. It involves hanging from a pull-up bar while raising your knees in a diagonal direction to engage the oblique muscles.
How to perform
Step by step instructions:1. Hang from a pull-up bar with your arms extended and your body in a straight line.
2. Engage your core muscles and lift your knees towards your right shoulder in a diagonal direction, aiming to bring them as high as possible.
3. Slowly lower your legs back to the starting position.
4. Repeat the movement, this time lifting your knees towards your left shoulder.
5. Alternate between lifting your knees towards each shoulder for the desired number of repetitions.
6. Focus on keeping your core engaged and your movements controlled throughout the exercise.
7. To increase the challenge, try holding a dumbbell between your feet while performing 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.