This move will not only challenge your lower abs but also put your entire body to the test (think shoulders, back, and more). Before adding it to your fitness repertoire, however, it’s important to understand the correct form—doing so will help you train your muscles properly and efficiently. Modifications: If this move is too challenging at first, try just bringing your knees as close to your chest as possible. Or lift one leg at a time, then bring legs together at the bottom. Hanging leg raises can also help build hip flexor strength, active flexibility, and functional strength. On the functional side, they’re fantastic for improving grip strength, which is crucial whether you’re lifting heavy weights or just toting groceries. In order to reap all these benefits, it’s important to remember you’re better off doing fewer reps with proper form than more reps incorrectly, which could cause injury and hinder your progress. Whether you try this circuit or incorporate hanging leg raises into your go-to, full-body routine, this exercise is sure to challenge your body in the best way.
