How to do it
Brace your abs hard at the bottom and exhale as you lift the legs.
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Hang from a special bar with your hands shoulder-width apart.
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Keep your legs straight and raise them in front of you until your body forms an L shape.
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Lower your legs back down to the starting position in a controlled manner.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your legs straight and avoid swinging to isolate the abs and hip flexors effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Shrugging the shoulders toward the ears
- ✕Rounding the lower back during the lift
- ✕Setting the hands wider than shoulder width