Technique
- Hang from a High hanging device with a standard grip.
- Lift your straight legs up until they are horizontal and parallel to the ground.
- Hold this position while hanging freely for the required time.
Form tips
- Keep your legs fully straight and toes pointed.
- Maintain Shoulder depression to keep your ears away from your shoulders.
Muscles
Strength
Primary
- Back
- Serratus anterior
- Chest
- Abs
- Obliques
- Pelvis
- Quadriceps
Secondary
- Hip adductors
- Forearms
Individual muscles
Individual muscles
- Lower trapezius
- Serratus anterior
- Latissimus dorsi
- Pectoralis minor
- Rectus abdominis
- External oblique
- Internal oblique
- Iliacus
- Rectus femoris
- Psoas major
Equipment
Appears in
Calisthenics skills
Joint movements
Progressions
L-sit active hang
Novice
Regressions
Tuck hang
Novice
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