Hanging Leg Raises

[mhafez]

I'm never able to do hanging leg raise with my legs straight, I have to bend my knees. My legs are not week & I do stretch, so why is that?

[xnotoriousx]

I really don't think it's your legs being weak that would stop you. It's a core movement, work on building your core up and you'll be doing them in no time.

[mhafez]

i think if it was that i wouldn't be able to do the exercise at all, but i just cant do it with my legs straight

[FLAMEHAIREDADONIS]

With your legs straight there is a longer lever arm therefore greater force required from abs.

[M302_Imola]

The key to this exercise is to keep your back as still as possible, if you are swinging than this defeats the purpose of the exercise! That being said I can only do about 10 reps with my legs straight out and can do 20-25 with my knees bent. Straight leg is by far the more difficult movement. Building up your core will def. help!

[FireGuy]

Most people I see doing these are working 95% hip flexors and nothing more.

[mhafez]

Most people I see doing these are working 95% hip flexors and nothing more.

My abs burn like hell after 12 reps...

[swol_je]

Tip is dont go all the way down, but bring ur knees or feet as high as possible. Keeping constant tension on the abs and off hip flexors