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German Hang

Back hang, shoulders stretched. A static hold in the back hang: arms behind your body, shoulders stretched. The foundation for the back lever and skin the cat.

Category
Bodyweight
Muscles
Shoulders, Chest, Biceps
Level
Advanced
Equipment
Rings

How to do the German Hang, step by step

  1. Go into the back hang via skin the cat.
  2. Arms straight, let your body hang down relaxed.
  3. Gently stretch your shoulders.
  4. Hold and rotate back under control.

Common mistakes and how to fix them

  • Going too far into the stretchonly to a comfortable tension.
  • Holding too long the first timestart with just a few seconds.

How to scale the German Hang

If you can't do the movement cleanly yet or the workout is too heavy, use one of these variations:

  • Support yourself with your feet on the floor
  • Shorter hold

These descriptions are general guidance and don't replace a coach. Have someone at your box show you new movements, and stop if anything hurts.

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