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Hanging Hurdle

Calisthenics / Intermediate

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  • Flat Bench
  • Chin-Up Bar

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hanging hurdle is a calisthenics exercise that primarily targets the obliques and to a lesser degree also targets the quads and abs ...more

hanging hurdle is a calisthenics exercise that primarily targets the obliques and to a lesser degree also targets the quads and abs.

The only hanging hurdle equipment that you really need is the following: flat bench and chin-up bar. There are however many different hanging hurdle variations that you can try out that may require different types of hanging hurdle equipment or may even require no equipment at all.

Learning proper hanging hurdle form is easy with the step by step hanging hurdle instructions, hanging hurdle tips, and the instructional hanging hurdle technique video on this page. hanging hurdle is a exercise for those with a intermediate level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the hanging hurdle video, learn how to do the hanging hurdle, and then be sure and browse through the hanging hurdle workouts on our workout plans page!

Tips

  1. Hang down without letting your arms come out of their sockets.
  2. Try and keep your torso in one place. Don't let your upper body swing back and forth.
  3. The bend in your knees should be the same throughout the exercise.

Variations

  1. After lifting legs to one side, bring legs up to your chest in the center and then drop legs to other side. Repeat.
  2. Bring legs to the center above the bench and straighten them out in front of you and hold for 3-5 seconds. Drop down to one side and bring back to center and hold straight.

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  • Mechanics Type: Isolation

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Equipment Needed

  • Flat Bench
  • Chin-Up Bar

Tips

  1. Hang down without letting your arms come out of their sockets.
  2. Try and keep your torso in one place. Don't let your upper body swing back and forth.
  3. The bend in your knees should be the same throughout the exercise.

Variations

  1. After lifting legs to one side, bring legs up to your chest in the center and then drop legs to other side. Repeat.
  2. Bring legs to the center above the bench and straighten them out in front of you and hold for 3-5 seconds. Drop down to one side and bring back to center and hold straight.

Types

  • Force Type: N/A
  • Mechanics Type: Isolation