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Also known as: Pike inversion hang, Hanging pike inversion.

Technique

  1. Hang upside down with the arms straight.
  2. Keeping the legs straight, bend at the hips to bring your legs closer to your torso.

Muscles

Strength

Primary

  • Neck
  • Back

Secondary

  • Shoulders
  • Upper trapezius
  • Levator scapulae
  • Rhomboid major
  • Middle trapezius
  • Lower trapezius

Equipment

Appears in

Joint movements
trains stretches

Regressions

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Tuck inverted hang

Beginner
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False grip hanging plank

Novice
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False grip straight-arm hang

Novice
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Rings strap handstand

Advanced
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Rings handstand

Elite
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Table top

Novice
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