Hanging Toes to Bar
This exercise effectively develops abdominal strength and core control while hanging.
Muscles worked
§ 01 · MusclesHow to perform
§ 02 · Steps- 01
Grab the pull-up bar with an overhand grip and hang with your arms straight, keeping your shoulder blades pulled back and down.
- 02
Brace your core and keep your ribs down to prevent your pelvis from tilting uncontrollably.
- 03
Raise your legs under control by flexing your hips and curling your torso until your toes touch the bar.
- 04
Briefly squeeze your abs at the top and keep your shoulders active without hanging passively.
- 05
Lower your legs slowly back to the starting position under control, and stop any swinging before the next rep.
How to get started at the gym
§ 03 · SisuLiftHanging Toes to Bar is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.
- ·A ready training program based on your goal
- ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
- ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
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Tips
§ 04 · TipsStart the movement by tilting your pelvis backward so the lift comes from your abs rather than just swinging. If your grip gives out, use chalk or perform the knees-to-chest variation first.
This exercise effectively develops abdominal strength and core control while hanging.
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