Hominin · exercise
One Handed Hang
One Handed Hang is a beginner stretching exercise. It works the lats, with help from the biceps.
beginnerotherstatic movementstretching
- Main muscles
- lats
- Also works
- biceps
How to do it
- Grab onto a chinup bar with one hand, using a pronated grip. Keep your feet on the floor or a step. Allow the majority of your weight to hang from that hand, while keeping your feet on the ground. Hold for 10-20 seconds and switch sides.
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General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).