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Assisted Hanging Knee Raise With Throw Down

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The point of Assisted Hanging Knee Raise With Throw Down is midsection control under load; machine-assisted support is how it gets there.

How to do Assisted Hanging Knee Raise With Throw Down

  1. Hang from a pull-up bar with your arms fully extended and your palms facing away from you.
  2. Engage your core and lift your knees towards your chest, keeping your legs together.
  3. Once your knees are at chest level, explosively throw your legs down towards the ground, extending them fully.
  4. Allow your legs to swing back up and repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.

Assisted Hanging Knee Raise With Throw Down Sets and Reps by Goal

Strength

5 sets of 4-6 reps at a leverage you can only just control, resting 3 minutes. Pause at the hardest point once the range feels owned.

Hypertrophy

4-5 sets of 15-20 reps with 45-60 seconds of rest. Take weight off the assist before you add reps.

Endurance

4 sets of 40 seconds of unbroken work with 30 seconds of rest. Log the assist setting so progress stays measurable.

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Common Assisted Hanging Knee Raise With Throw Down Mistakes

Letting the pad fling you through the sticking point

Slow the whole rep so the assistance cannot generate momentum.

Chasing rep count until the lower back arches away

End the set at the first rep where the ribcage flares, not at failure.

Grinding heavy singles when the plan called for quality reps

Hold the prescribed effort so the rest of the week stays trainable.

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Assisted Hanging Knee Raise With Throw Down — Frequently Asked Questions

How do you do the Assisted Hanging Knee Raise With Throw Down?

Hang from a pull-up bar with your arms fully extended and your palms facing away from you. Engage your core and lift your knees towards your chest, keeping your legs together. Once your knees are at chest level, explosively throw your legs down towards the ground, extending them fully. Use an assistance machine and keep the movement controlled through the full range. The animated GIF above shows the complete rep at normal speed.

What muscles does the Assisted Hanging Knee Raise With Throw Down work?

The Assisted Hanging Knee Raise With Throw Down primarily targets the abs. It is classified as a core exercise and is performed with an assistance machine.

How many sets and reps of the Assisted Hanging Knee Raise With Throw Down should I do?

For muscle growth: 4-5 sets of 15-20 reps with 45-60 seconds of rest. Take weight off the assist before you add reps. Adjust the load rather than the rep target if form breaks down before the final rep.

Is the Assisted Hanging Knee Raise With Throw Down good for beginners?

Not usually. The Assisted Hanging Knee Raise With Throw Down is an advanced movement that assumes existing strength and joint control. Build up through easier core progressions first, then add this once the basics feel comfortable.

What can I do instead of the Assisted Hanging Knee Raise With Throw Down?

Try the Pelvic Tilt, Prone Twist On Stability Ball or the One Arm Slam (with Medicine Ball). Each trains the abs with a similar movement pattern, so you can swap based on the equipment you have available.

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