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German Hang

Equipment:Pull Up Bar
Type:Compound
Force:Pull

Muscles Targeted

Secondary

Biceps, Lats

Video Tutorial

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Hang from a pull-up bar or rings with an overhand grip, arms fully extended.

  2. 2

    Slowly pull your legs up and through your arms, rotating your body backward.

  3. 3

    Continue rotating until your body is inverted and your arms are behind your back.

  4. 4

    Lower yourself down until you feel a deep stretch in your shoulders and chest.

  5. 5

    Your arms should now be behind you, palms facing away, supporting your body weight.

  6. 6

    Hold this stretched position for the prescribed duration (start with 10-20 seconds).

  7. 7

    Keep your core engaged and breathe steadily throughout the hold.

  8. 8

    To exit, either pull back up through your arms or drop down carefully.

  9. 9

    Start with bent knees if the full stretch is too intense.