Exercise guide
Hanging Knee Raise.
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Movement
- Compound
- Level
- Intermediate
Muscles at work
Make every rep count.
- 01
Grab a pull-up bar with an overhand grip about shoulder-width apart (go a bit wider if you’re tall and your feet touch the floor).
- 02
Hang with arms straight, shoulders set down and back, and feet just off the ground. Brace your core.
- 03
Keeping your legs together, curl your pelvis slightly and lift your knees up in a slow, controlled motion.
- 04
Pause 1 second at the top—feel your abs tighten.
- 05
Lower slowly back to a full hang without losing control or letting your lower back arch.
- 06
Repeat for your target reps.
- 07
Form cues & progressions
- 08
Move slowly—no rushing. Control is what makes this effective.
- 09
Keep your torso still and avoid swinging; reset between reps if you start to sway.
- 10
To progress, hold a light dumbbell between your feet (only if you can stay controlled).





