Hanging Knee Raise Strength Standards for Men and Women

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Hanging Knee Raise Rep Standards

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LevelReps
Beginner< 1
Novice6
Intermediate20
Advanced38
Elite58

Hanging Knee Raise Standards by Bodyweight

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BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
110 lbs< 18244670
120 lbs< 18244467
130 lbs< 18244365
140 lbs< 19234262
150 lbs< 19234060
160 lbs< 19223958
170 lbs< 18213856
180 lbs< 18213754
190 lbs< 18203652
200 lbs< 18203551
210 lbs< 18193349
220 lbs< 18183248
230 lbs< 17183146
240 lbs< 17173045
250 lbs< 17173043
260 lbs< 17162942
270 lbs< 16162841
280 lbs< 16152740
290 lbs< 16152639
300 lbs< 15142538
310 lbs< 15142537
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
90 lbs< 17265281
100 lbs< 19285280
110 lbs< 110295279
120 lbs< 111305277
130 lbs< 112305175
140 lbs< 112305174
150 lbs< 113305072
160 lbs< 113304970
170 lbs< 114304869
180 lbs< 114294767
190 lbs< 114294665
200 lbs114294664
210 lbs114284562
220 lbs114284461
230 lbs214274360
240 lbs214274258
250 lbs213264157
260 lbs213264056

Hanging Knee Raise Standards by Age

Discover how Hanging Knee Raise strength standards vary across different age groups.
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 1< 1143047
20< 17203858
25< 18224060
30< 18224060
35< 18224060
40< 18224060
45< 16193655
50< 14163250
55< 1< 1132844
60< 1< 1102338
65< 1< 171832
70< 1< 131426
75< 1< 1< 11020
80< 1< 1< 1715
85< 1< 1< 1311
90< 1< 1< 1< 18
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 16214264
20< 110295278
25< 111305480
30< 111305480
35< 111305480
40< 111305480
45< 19275075
50< 17244569
55< 15203961
60< 1< 1163454
65< 1< 1122846
70< 1< 192238
75< 1< 151731
80< 1< 1< 11225
85< 1< 1< 1920
90< 1< 1< 1615

Hanging Knee Raise Overview

The Hanging Knee Raise is a core-strengthening exercise focused on lifting the knees towards the chest while hanging from a bar, primarily targeting the lower abs and hip flexors.

Muscles Worked

Equipment Needed

Pull-Up Bar

How To Perform the Hanging Knee Raise

  1. Start by hanging from a pull-up bar with an overhand grip, arms fully extended, and your body straight.
  2. Engage your core muscles and lift your knees towards your chest in a controlled manner, exhaling as you lift.
  3. Pause briefly at the top of the movement, ensuring your knees are as close to your chest as possible.
  4. Slowly lower your legs back to the starting position while inhaling, maintaining control and avoiding swinging.

Want to perfect your form? Check out our detailed guide on Hanging Knee Raise for proper technique and tips.

Pro Tips for Hanging Knee Raise

  • Keep your movements slow and controlled to maximize muscle engagement and avoid using momentum.
  • Engage your core throughout the exercise to protect your lower back.
  • Avoid swinging your legs or using your upper body to pull your knees up.
  • For a more challenging variation, try holding a dumbbell between your feet.

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