Technique
- Reach up to a Hangboard ledge with one hand.
- Form a half-crimp position with your fingers (second knuckle at 90 degrees).
- Hang freely using only that one hand for support.
Form tips
- Do not let your body twist excessively while hanging.
Logging: Work each side for the time indicated.
Muscles
Strength
Primary
- Forearms
Individual muscles
Individual muscles
- Flexor digitorum superficialis
- Flexor digitorum profondus
- Flexor pollicis longus
Equipment
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Strength
Joint movements
HandFinger flexion
trains stretches
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