Hanging Garhammer Raise
The Hanging Garhammer Raise mainly works the core, with help from the quads. You'll need: power tower and pull up bar.
Required Equipment
Hanging Garhammer Raise Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Secondary
Hip Flexor (iliopsoas); Obliques; Quads (quadriceps femoris)
How to do the Hanging Garhammer Raise
Grab the pull-up bar with an overhand grip and let your body hang fully extended.
Bend your knees at a 90-degree angle and keep your feet together.
Exhale as you curl your knees upward toward your chest by contracting your lower abs.
Hold the contraction briefly at the top without swinging your body.
Inhale as you slowly lower your legs back to the starting hanging position in a controlled manner.
Hanging Garhammer Raise FAQs
What muscles does the Hanging Garhammer Raise work?
The Hanging Garhammer Raise mainly works the core, with help from the quads. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis.
What equipment do you need for the Hanging Garhammer Raise?
Power tower and pull up bar.
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