Equipment Required:

Horizontal bar (chin-up bar)

Starting Position:

Grasp the bar with an overhand grip (palms facing away from the body).

Actions To Execute Exercise:

Bend the knees, cross the ankles and hang for a designated period.

Return to starting position.

What The Exercise Does:

Stretches the arms, shoulders and torso.

Precautions / Contraindications

Do not twist the body; keep the back straight and hips facing forward.

This exercise may be contraindicated for some individuals with shoulder problems or during pregnancy.

Fitness Training Tips:

Wear weight training gloves to prevent slipping. This is pre-activity limbering stretch and a flexibility stretch. Done for improved flexibilty it should be held for 30+ seconds, for pre-activity limbering, hold for 5 - 20 seconds.