How to do it
Exhale steadily as you draw your knees up to your elbows.
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Hang from the rings with your arms fully extended.
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Brace your core and lift your knees towards your elbows in a controlled manner.
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Pause briefly when your knees touch your elbows.
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Lower your knees back down to the starting position with control.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on using your abdominal muscles to lift your knees rather than swinging or using momentum.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the arms to drag the knees upward
- ✕Lifting the knees only to hip level
- ✕Arching the lower back at the bottom