How to do it
Brace your abs and pull the bar down slightly to engage your lats.
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Hang from a special bar with your hands shoulder-width apart.
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With legs straight, lift them up to the bar in a controlled motion.
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Slowly lower your legs back down without swinging.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on using your abdominal muscles to lift your legs rather than swinging or using momentum.
Common mistakes
- ✕Shrugging the shoulders toward the ears
- ✕Kipping the legs upward to start the raise
- ✕Drifting the legs sideways off center