How to do it
Keep your shoulders actively pulled away from your ears.
- 1
Hang from the special bar with your arms fully extended and your body in a straight line.
- 2
Using your core, lift your legs straight out in front of you until they are parallel to the floor.
- 3
Hold the position briefly, then slowly lower your legs back to the starting position without swinging.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Engage your core and keep your legs straight throughout the movement to maximize the engagement of your abs and quads.
Common mistakes
- ✕Swinging the legs upward with momentum
- ✕Lifting the legs above parallel to the floor
- ✕Arching the lower back at the top