For strengthening the abdominals, the hanging leg raise may be the toughest
exercise well that is until you add a twist to it. The twisting hanging leg
raise is a complete core abdominal workout in a single challenging movement. The
twisting hanging leg raise can be performed while hanging from a pull-up bar,
using ab slings (as in the video) or even using a leg raise chair. The most
important aspect of any form of
hanging leg raises is to perform a reverse crunch NOT simply lift your
knees in a marching motion. Since hanging leg raises are one of the more
difficult abdominal exercises, they are best performed at the beginning of your
abdominal workout. If the twisting hanging leg raise is too difficult for you an
alternative exercise to try is the
twisting toe raise.
