Exercise technique

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.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Hang from a pull-up bar with your arms fully extended and your palms facing away from you.
  2. Engage your core and lift your legs up towards the bar, keeping them straight.
  3. Continue lifting until your body forms a 'V' shape, with your legs parallel to the ground.
  4. Hold the position for a moment, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Hip flexors, Shoulders.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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