Hanging straight leg raises on a bar

Hanging Straight Leg Raises are one of the most demanding exercises for the abdominal muscles and hip flexors. Compared to the bent-knee version, they require significantly more strength, movement control, and trunk stability.

The exercise primarily targets the rectus abdominis, the oblique muscles, and the iliopsoas, while also forcing active engagement of the back, arms, and grip muscles that stabilize the entire body during the hang.

It is one of the best exercises for building a strong, functional core that is essential in strength training, physique sports, and disciplines requiring body control.…