How to do it
Exhale smoothly as you raise your legs to maximize the core contraction.
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Hang from a special bar with your legs straight down and your feet together.
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Brace your core and lift your legs up in front of you while simultaneously raising your hips towards your ribcage.
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Pause at the top of the movement, squeezing your abs.
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Slowly lower your legs and hips back to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep the movement controlled and focus on using your abs to lift your hips rather than swinging your legs for momentum.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the feet drift apart during the lift
- ✕Bending the elbows to pull the body upward
- ✕Arching the lower back deeply at the bottom