Hanging Leg Raise Strength Standards for Men and Women

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Hanging Leg Raise Rep Standards

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LevelReps
Beginner< 1
Novice5
Intermediate18
Advanced34
Elite52

Hanging Leg Raise Standards by Bodyweight

Find the Hanging Leg Raise strength standards for your specific body weight.
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
110 lbs< 15193655
120 lbs< 17203654
130 lbs< 18203653
140 lbs< 19213653
150 lbs< 19213652
160 lbs< 110213551
170 lbs< 110213550
180 lbs< 110213449
190 lbs< 110213448
200 lbs< 110213347
210 lbs< 110203346
220 lbs< 110203245
230 lbs< 110203144
240 lbs< 110193143
250 lbs< 110193042
260 lbs< 110193041
270 lbs< 110192940
280 lbs< 110182939
290 lbs< 110182839
300 lbs< 110182738
310 lbs< 110172737
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
90 lbs< 1< 1132538
100 lbs< 16152639
110 lbs< 17162739
120 lbs< 19172839
130 lbs< 110182839
140 lbs< 110182839
150 lbs< 111182838
160 lbs111192838
170 lbs111192837
180 lbs211192837
190 lbs211192736
200 lbs212182736
210 lbs212182635
220 lbs312182634
230 lbs312182634
240 lbs311182533
250 lbs311172532
260 lbs311172432

Hanging Leg Raise Standards by Age

Discover how Hanging Leg Raise strength standards vary across different age groups.
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 1< 1142843
20< 18203553
25< 18213755
30< 18213755
35< 18213755
40< 18213755
45< 17183450
50< 14163046
55< 1< 1132640
60< 1< 1102134
65< 1< 171729
70< 1< 1< 11323
75< 1< 1< 1918
80< 1< 1< 1613
85< 1< 1< 1< 110
90< 1< 1< 1< 17
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 1< 1122335
20< 17173044
25< 18183146
30< 18183146
35< 18183146
40< 18183146
45< 16162842
50< 14132538
55< 1< 1112133
60< 1< 181728
65< 1< 151323
70< 1< 1< 11017
75< 1< 1< 1613
80< 1< 1< 1< 110
85< 1< 1< 1< 16
90< 1< 1< 1< 1< 1

Hanging Leg Raise Overview

The Hanging Leg Raise is a powerful core exercise that targets the lower abdominals, hip flexors, and improves overall core strength and stability by raising your legs while hanging from a bar.

Muscles Worked

Equipment Needed

Pull-Up Bar

How To Perform the Hanging Leg Raise

  1. Start by hanging from a pull-up bar with an overhand grip, your arms fully extended and feet off the ground.
  2. Engage your core and keep your legs straight.
  3. Slowly raise your legs until they are parallel to the ground or higher, keeping them straight throughout the movement.
  4. Hold the top position for a moment, then slowly lower your legs back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, maintaining control and proper form throughout the exercise.

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

Pro Tips for Hanging Leg Raise

  • Avoid swinging your body to maintain tension in the core muscles.
  • Keep your movements slow and controlled to maximize muscle engagement.
  • If you find it difficult to keep your legs straight, start with bent knees and gradually progress to straight legs.

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