John E. Peterson: Hanging Leg Raises

[fernandesfran]

You are very strong for your age! I wouldn't be able to do 1 rep of that!

[SMTiziano]

Still looking good!

[stillness1]

John- your strength is remarkable. I have never seen a man of your size control his body with such ease on a pull up bar. Thanks for the tips I am putting them to work!

[happymrjames]

John, you look immense. thanks for posting this instructionial video. I have just come across your training books - it's already going well after such a short time. God bless

[O1Z]

Great instruction i love the way your not smug at all true gentleman, way instructors shouild be

[iamshaun]

great stuff!

[TommySteeltoe]

Thank you SO much for this quality video, best fitness instruction video I have ever seen here on youtube.

[TommySteeltoe]

I have watched countless videos about fitness here on youtube. Any muscle, any exercise you can think of. Alot.

But this is the most imformative and well done video ever. Theres no loud music drowning out his voice, his form is flawless, and he isnt an smart mouthing or showing off.

Im favoriting this, and subscribing.

Thanks for the quality video, Im gonna go hit those hanging leg raises hard tomorrow.

[Alectr0n]

This guy he's talking about, how does one injure their knees and back weight lifting? Unless of course you try weights which are beyonds your ability.

[maroth86]

.......you really need to learn more. It's extremely to injure ANYTHING weight lifting. Bad posture or bad form is your answer

[maroth86]

thank god, someone who does them right for a change.

most people cop out and go up only half the way...so thank you for putting this up online for people to see (even though most people can't do it)

[yusefsobky]

Really helpful stuff. Shame this kind of thing isn't as popular as the more cosmetic exercises

[ORTprod]

is there a reason not to point the toes and straighten the knees? Coach Sommer has talked about doing a 5-10 second count, which I think is FANTASTIC companion to increase the tension on this exercise.

[GuanSheng]

Most people bend their knees because they have tight hamstrings. Bodybuilders don't usually stretch so they do their leg raises this way. If you look at the clip you see how he bends his elbows and leans right back until almost horizontal. His hip angle is only about 90 degrees. Gymnast hanging leg raises use completely straight legs, minimal lean and aim for maximum abdominal compression. Judge for yourself which group has the most functional ab strength.

[wumpuskiller]

Gymnasts of course :p. I can do hanging leg raises. But I do have to bend my legs. Inflexible ham strings.

[vnusa1]

What can I say? Actions crafted by years of discipline that can back up what you say. John, because of Transformetrics, within 1 year, my pullups improved from 5/set to 11/set for 3 sets during my 20-minute workout. My wife says my physique is being sculpted, and she's says, "Wow...". Thanks!

[bruncle]

Holy crap that guy has muscles!

[wumpuskiller]

Hey man. Awesome video, simultaneously informative and practical. I'm going to go give some proper form Hanging Leg Raises at try right now. At the moment I can do about 11 - 12 dead hang chinups, with the intention of reaching 20+.

[hawkwindthinman]

Fantastic