Hanging Oblique Knee Raise
Hang from a bar and raise the knees toward one shoulder, alternating to load the obliques.
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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Movement
- Core
Sets and reps
- 2 to 4 sets of 8 to 15 controlled reps, or holds of 20 to 60 seconds.
- Rest 30 to 90 seconds. Progress by slowing the reps, lengthening the hold or adding load, not by rushing.
General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.
Alternatives
Other exercises for the obliques, for when the bodyweight is taken or you want a change.
Questions
- What muscles does the Hanging Oblique Knee Raise work?
- The Hanging Oblique Knee Raise mainly works the obliques and abs.
- What equipment do you need for the Hanging Oblique Knee Raise?
- None: it is a bodyweight exercise.
- How many sets and reps of the Hanging Oblique Knee Raise?
- 2 to 4 sets of 8 to 15 controlled reps, or holds of 20 to 60 seconds. Rest 30 to 90 seconds. Progress by slowing the reps, lengthening the hold or adding load, not by rushing.
- What can I do instead of the Hanging Oblique Knee Raise?
- Band Pallof Press, Cable Horizontal Rotation, Cable Oblique Crunch and Cable Pallof Press work the same main muscle.
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Coaches add the Hanging Oblique Knee Raise to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.
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