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1.01
StrengthSpecial Bar

Hanging Knees to Elbows

Intensity
10–16 reps
MET
4energy expenditure
Type
Strength

Target muscles

  • Quads20%
  • Abs80%
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Relax your arms and initiate each rep by tilting your pelvis upward.

  1. 1

    Hang from a special bar with an overhand grip.

  2. 2

    Keep your legs together and curl your knees up towards your elbows.

  3. 3

    Slowly lower your knees back to the starting position.

  4. 4

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Expert tip

Control the movement to avoid swinging and engage your core to lift your knees.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Using momentum to swing the knees upward
  • ✕Lowering the legs too quickly
  • ✕Stopping the knees short of elbow height
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