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Also known as: Inverted plank.

Technique

  1. Grip a Dip station or Rings at hip height with your hands and lower your body into a horizontal position facing the ground.
  2. Extend your arms behind your torso ( Shoulder extension backward) while keeping the body straight.
  3. Engage your Abs and hold this horizontal position for the desired time.

Form tips

  • Maintain a solid Hollow body position to engage your core effectively.
  • Keep your arms completely straight throughout the duration of the hold.
Risks
  • This exercise puts significant load on the shoulders; progress carefully to avoid injury.

Muscles

Strength

Primary

  • Serratus anterior

Secondary

  • Chest
  • Forearms
Flexibility

Primary

  • Shoulders
  • Chest

Secondary

  • Biceps
  • Serratus anterior

Equipment

Appears in

Strength
Flexibility
Joint movements
trains stretches

Progressions

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German hang

Novice
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Standing reverse prayer

Novice
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Standing german hang to tuck Inverted hang

Beginner
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Supine plank

Novice
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Table top

Novice
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Bent-legs bench dip

Novice
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