Vertical Leg Raise (On Parallel Bars)

Body part

Waist

Target muscles

Primary muscles

Hip Flexors

Secondary muscles

Not listed

Equipment

No equipment — bodyweight

Sports fields

Bodybuilding
Calisthenics

How to perform it

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