The exercise involves hanging from a bar and lifting the body up until it is parallel to the ground, with the arms straight and the core engaged. The goal is to perform multiple repetitions of this movement, building strength in the upper body and core.
Type
Strength
Equipment
No Equipment
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Strengthens the core and upper body muscles
- Improves grip strength and overall body control
- Increases shoulder stability and mobility
- Helps to prevent injuries in the upper body
- Challenges the mind-body connection and improves focus
How to perform
- Find a sturdy horizontal bar that can support your weight.
- Jump up and grab the bar with an overhand grip, with your hands shoulder-width apart.
- Engage your core and slowly lift your legs up until they are parallel to the ground.
- Hold this position for as long as you can, aiming for at least 5 seconds.
- Slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Back
Primary
Traps
Primary
Abs
Primary
Forearms
Primary