Hanging Oblique Knee Raise

Body region

• Core

Muscles

Main

• Rectus Abdominis
• External Oblique
• Internal Oblique

Helps

• Iliopsoas
• Rectus Femoris

Holds

• Latissimus Dorsi
• Transversus Abdominis
• Flexor Digitorum Superficialis

Equipment

• Pull-Up Bar

Technique

1. Hang from a pull-up bar with arms straight and shoulders engaged.
2. Bend your knees and lift them up toward one side, toward your elbow, rotating the pelvis.
3. Lower the knees under control to the hang.
4. Alternate sides or complete one side at a time.

Cues

• Curl the pelvis up and sideways; do not just swing.
• Keep the grip tight.

Common mistakes

• Swinging the body.
• Letting the shoulders shrug up.
• Dropping the legs quickly.

Alternatives

• Hanging Leg Raise
• Hanging Oblique Leg Raise