Hanging Knee Raise primarily works the abs and hip flexors. It is categorized as a core movement and uses Pull-up bar.
- Primary muscles
- abs and hip flexors
- Equipment
- Pull-up bar
- Movement pattern
- core
- Catalog difficulty
- 2 of 5
How to do Hanging Knee Raise
- Active hang — shoulders engaged
- Tuck or raise knees without swinging
- Lower with control to dead hang
Common mistakes
- Kipping — build strict reps before momentum
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is abs, with hip flexors also involved. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Dead Bug · Cable / Kneeling Crunch · Hollow Hold
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