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.
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Start by hanging from a pull-up bar with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, and your body fully extended.
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Engage your core and bring both knees up towards your chest, keeping them together.
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From this tucked position, rotate your hips and legs to one side, as if lifting your legs over an imaginary hurdle.
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Extend your legs straight out to the side, keeping them elevated and parallel to the floor, maintaining the 'hurdle' position.
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Bring your extended legs back to the center, still elevated, and then slowly lower them to the starting hanging position.
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Repeat the movement on the opposite side, alternating sides with each repetition.
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.
