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Vertical Leg Raise (on Parallel Bars) exercise animation

Vertical Leg Raise (on Parallel Bars)

Category
Waist
Equipment
Body Weight
Target
Abs

Hanging support on parallel bars removes the grip fatigue that comes with a hanging leg raise from a bar, letting the abs and hip flexors take the brunt of the work without the forearms giving out first. That makes it a good regression for anyone whose grip fails before their core does on a hanging variation. Keep the torso still and avoid swinging — the legs should rise from hip flexion, not momentum.

How to Do the Vertical Leg Raise (on Parallel Bars)

  1. Hang from the parallel bars with your arms fully extended and your body straight.
  2. Engage your core and lift your legs up in front of you, keeping them straight.
  3. Continue lifting until your legs are parallel to the ground or slightly higher.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Vertical Leg Raise (on Parallel Bars) primarily targets the Abs, with Hip Flexors as the primary synergist muscle group.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have body weight? These target the same abs with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Vertical Leg Raise (on Parallel Bars) work?
The Vertical Leg Raise (on Parallel Bars) primarily targets the abs, with the hip flexors as the main supporting muscle group.
What equipment do I need for the Vertical Leg Raise (on Parallel Bars)?
The Vertical Leg Raise (on Parallel Bars) is done with no equipment — just body weight.
What's a good alternative to the Vertical Leg Raise (on Parallel Bars)?
If you don't have access to the space or setup it needs, the Assisted Hanging Knee Raise targets the same abs using assisted instead.