Hanging Hurdle

Muscle Groups: Abs, Obliques, Hips

Hanging Hurdle focuses on Abs, Obliques, Hips, with Forearm, Lats, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.

How to Perform

Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Hanging Hurdle with proper form and technique.

  1. 1

    Start by hanging from a pull-up bar with an overhand grip, arms extended and feet off the ground.

  2. 2

    Engage your core and lift your knees toward your chest, keeping your thighs together.

  3. 3

    As you lift your knees, twist your hips to one side, then alternate by twisting to the other side.

  4. 4

    Lower your legs back to the starting position, maintaining control throughout the movement.

Tips for Success

These tips will help you perform Hanging Hurdle safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.

  • Keep your shoulders away from your ears to maintain proper form and avoid strain.

  • Don’t swing your body; use controlled movements to engage your core effectively.

  • Avoid raising your legs too high, which can strain your lower back; aim for knee height instead.

Secondary Muscles

While Hanging Hurdle primarily targets Abs, Obliques, Hips , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Forearm, Lats, Shoulders . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.

Related Exercises

If you enjoyed Hanging Hurdle, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.

These exercises work the same primary muscles as Hanging Hurdle, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.

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