Active hang
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Toes to bar

The full hanging raise: straight legs travel all the way to the bar while shoulders and hips work together. Combines abdominal strength with straight-arm pulling, like the front lever.

Level
Advanced
Equipment
Pull-up bar
Measure
reps
Tempo
1-1-2-0 (down, pause, up, pause)
corehip flexorslatsforearms and grip

Technique

  1. Active hang, a little back tension at the start.
  2. Lift the legs and, once past horizontal, press the bar down with straight arms as the hips rise.
  3. Touch the bar with the toes and lower under control, do not drop.

Common mistakes

  • Kipping from the shoulders: the gymnastic version is a different exercise.
  • Bent legs at the top: shorten the range, but keep them straight.
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