​As Shilpa Shetty aces hanging knee tucks, reasons why you should do it too

Hanging Leg Raise & Knee Tuck combo

Recently actor Shilpa Shetty posted a video of her doing Hanging Leg Raise & Knee Tuck combo. This workout can be done by hanging on a pull up bar. One needs to keep the body straight and pull up the knees towards the chest.

​How is it done?​

"The goal is to gradually be able to take my legs higher and control the movement on the way down," Shilpa has captioned her video.

Benefits of this workout

This exercise targets the abdominal muscles primarily and is as effective as crunches.

Other muscles it targets

It also works on internal obliques, hip flexors, forearm muscles and shoulder girdle muscles.

​It improves core stability and muscular development.​

Mistakes to avoid

Do not arch your back while doing this exercise.

​Do not swing your legs as it means that your abdominal muscles are not workout.​

Pro tip from Shilpa

"Extend the legs fully every time you come down. That full stretch in the abdominals at the bottom is the key," recommends Shilpa.

This exercise needs to be done under expert guidance.