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Also known as: Passive hang, Dead hang.

Technique

  1. Hang from Rings or Pullup bar without swinging.
  2. Let the shoulders come up near the ears ( Shoulder elevation).

Muscles

Strength

Primary

  • Back
  • Serratus anterior
  • Chest

Secondary

  • Forearms
Flexibility

Primary

  • Back
  • Serratus anterior
  • Chest
  • Lower trapezius
  • Serratus anterior
  • Latissimus dorsi
  • Pectoralis minor
  • Rhomboid major
  • Middle trapezius
  • Flexor digitorum superficialis
  • Flexor digitorum profondus
  • Flexor pollicis longus

Equipment

Appears in

Progressions

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Active hang

Beginner
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Scapular pull

Novice
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Twin towel hang

Novice
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Split towel hang

Novice
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Tuck hang

Novice
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Bent-arm hang

Novice
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