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hanging pike

hanging pike exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: abs. Equipment: body weight.

hanging pike exercise demonstration
Target muscle
abs
Muscle group
hip flexors
Body part
waist
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

hip flexors, shoulders

How to perform

  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.