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Tom’s Guide
Tom’s Guide
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Jessica Downey

This one bodyweight exercise builds serious core strength and improves grip — trust me, I’ve been using it for weeks

A man doing a hanging knee raise.

We talk a lot about core strength on the fitness side of Tom’s Guide, so you might assume my abs are carved from steel thanks to all the workouts and expert advice I try. The truth is, I have always found core exercises a bit boring. But to stay strong for the activities I actually enjoy, like running marathons, strength training and hiking, a solid core is essential.

That is why I was thrilled when I discovered an exercise I actually enjoy, and that feels like it is making a real difference: hanging knee raises. You hang from a pull-up bar and lift your knees up and down for a set of reps or a timed set. Sounds simple on paper, right?

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