How to do it
Wrap your thumbs fully around the bar and keep your wrists neutral.
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Hang from a pull-up bar with the weight secured between your feet.
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Keep your legs straight and raise them in front of you to form a 90-degree angle with your torso.
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Slowly lower your legs back to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
To increase the intensity, keep your legs straight as you raise them and avoid using momentum.
Common mistakes
- ✕Shrugging the shoulders toward the ears
- ✕Bending the knees during the raise
- ✕Arching the lower back at the top