Crunches
The primary muscle being targeted during the hanging leg raise is the rectus abdominis. This exercise primarily involves raising the legs while hanging, effectively engaging the core muscles, particularly the abdominals. Additionally, the hip flexors play a significant role in assisting the movement. Overall, the action can be referred to as a "hanging leg raise."
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While performing a hanging leg raise one of the intended actions of the primary muscle, the iliopsoas, is to flex the thigh and the trunk during the exercise. Other primary muscles include the rectus femoris, tensor fascia lata, and adductors.
The typical range of motion for a straight leg raise exercise is between 30 to 70 degrees.
it works your abs
trunk flexion
To effectively perform a hamstring raise exercise, lie face down on a bench with your legs hanging off the edge. Keep your upper body stable and slowly lift your legs up towards the ceiling using your hamstrings. Lower them back down with control. Repeat for desired reps to strengthen your leg muscles.
trunk flexion lateral trunk flexion
it works your abs
Recus Abdominals. "Abs"
Some alternative exercises to the glute ham raise include Romanian deadlifts, hip thrusts, and single-leg hip bridges.
you can use the traditional leg raise movements like hanging leg raises or leg raises on inclined board or leg raises on flat surface or leg tucks you can also do crunching movements like floor crunch, cable crunch or crunches on inclined board other than this you can also do a third movement - twisting or side bend movement to hit your obliques