John E. Peterson: Hanging Leg Raises

Strength and Conditioning Coach John E. Peterson demonstrates the correct procedure for a hanging leg raise. Visit www.transformetrics.com to see more.

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[O1Z]

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

[fernandesfran]

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

[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

[maroth86]

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

[iamshaun]

great stuff!

[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]

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)

[wumpuskiller]

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

[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.

[yusefsobky]

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