Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Cable Hanging Leg Raise.
The cable hanging leg raise attaches ankle straps to a low pulley cable to add progressive resistance to the classic hanging leg raise. Hanging from a pull-up bar or cable structure, you lift your legs against the cable tension to intensely target the lower abs and core.
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The Cable Hanging Leg Raise is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.