How to do the Skin the Cat, step by step
- Hang from rings or a bar.
- Pull your knees up and pass your legs between your arms.
- Slowly sink into the back hang, only as far as feels comfortable.
- Return the same way.
Common mistakes and how to fix them
- Dropping into the stretchgo slowly and only as deep as your mobility allows.
- Arms bendkeep them straight.
How to scale the Skin the Cat
If you can't do the movement cleanly yet or the workout is too heavy, use one of these variations:
- Only to the inverted position
- Feet on the floor for the German hang
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.