Technique
- Hang upside down with your body straight.
- While keeping your arms straight, pull on your shoulders to lift your body up (go into Shoulder elevation).
- Go back down slowly, letting your shoulders get away from your ears ( Shoulder depression).
Muscles
Strength
Primary
- Neck
Secondary
- Back
- Shoulders
- Biceps
- Forearms
Individual muscles
Individual muscles
- Upper trapezius
- Levator scapulae
Equipment
Appears in
Joint movements
Progressions
Inverted pullup
Intermediate
Regressions
Inverted hang
Novice
Shoulder shrugs
Beginner
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