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Hanging Pike

Hanging Pike: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: body only. Level: expert.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentbody only
  • Levelexpert
  • Forcepull
  • Typecompound
  • Body partwaist
Primary muscles
abs, hip flexors
Secondary muscles
shoulders
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How to do it

  1. Hang from a pull-up bar with your arms fully extended and your palms facing away from you.
  2. Engage your core and lift your legs up towards the bar, keeping them straight.
  3. Continue lifting until your body forms a 'V' shape, with your legs parallel to the ground.
  4. Hold the position for a moment, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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