Knee/Hip Raise On Parallel Bars

Abdominals

Knee/Hip Raise On Parallel Bars

LevelBeginner EquipmentOther MechanicIsolation ForcePull

A hanging core exercise using parallel bars where you raise your knees toward your chest.

Strength

Primary musclesAbdominals

Energy burned

≈ 17 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 3.0 kcal/min

Estimate range 13–21 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked4 %

Effort during a set4.5 MET

Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

1Support yourself on parallel bars with your arms straight and shoulders down.
2Let your legs hang with your core braced.

How to perform

1Raise your knees toward your chest by curling your pelvis up.
2Squeeze your abs at the top.
3Lower your legs slowly.
4Avoid swinging and repeat.