Abs · Body weight · Advanced
How to do Hanging Pike
The hanging pike is a challenging core exercise performed by hanging from a pull-up bar and lifting the legs straight up to form a 'V' shape with the body, targeting the abdominal muscles and hip flexors.
- Primary muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Hip flexors and Shoulders
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Advanced
- Category
- Abs
How to do Hanging Pike, step by step
- Hang from a pull-up bar with your arms fully extended and your palms facing away from you.
- Engage your core and lift your legs up towards the bar, keeping them straight.
- Continue lifting until your body forms a 'V' shape, with your legs parallel to the ground.
- Hold the position for a moment, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Track Hanging Pike in SPLYT
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