Hanging Knees to Elbows
Description
This exercise involves hanging from a pull-up bar and bringing your knees up to touch your elbows, engaging your core muscles. It is a challenging exercise that helps to strengthen the abs and improve overall core stability.
Equipment Required
Hanging Knees to Elbows Instructions
- Hang from a pull-up bar with your arms fully extended and your palms facing away from your body.
- Engage your core and lift your knees up towards your chest.
- As you lift your knees, also lift your hips and curl your knees towards your elbows.
- Pause at the top of the movement, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Hanging Knees to Elbows Form & Visual
Hanging Knees to Elbows Benefits
- Strengthens the core muscles
- Improves grip strength
- Increases flexibility in the hips and lower back
- Improves overall body control and coordination
- Can be modified for different fitness levels
Hanging Knees to Elbows Muscles Worked
- Rectus Abdominis
- Obliques
- Transverse Abdominis
- Hip Flexors
Hanging Knees to Elbows Variations & Alternatives
- Hanging Leg Raises
- Hanging Straight Leg Raises
- Hanging Oblique Raises
- Toes to Bar
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