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# Pike stand
> Novice · Static · Bilateral. Strength
Also known as: Box pike hold.
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| **Difficulty** | Novice |
| **Velocity** | Static |
| **Symmetry** | Bilateral |
| **Athlete** | Louis |
| **Video length** | 9 s |
## Technique
1. Place your feet on a box or elevated surface and your hands on the ground.
2. Walk your hands toward the box until your torso is vertical and your hips are over your shoulders.
3. Hold this inverted "L" position.
## Form tips
* Aim to align your hips vertically over your shoulders.
* Keep your arms straight and actively push against the floor.
## Muscles
* Upper trapezius
* Levator scapulae
## Equipment
## Appears in
## Progressions
Novice
Novice
Novice
Advanced
Novice
Novice
Novice
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