{"id":42806,"date":"2018-12-27T04:00:32","date_gmt":"2018-12-27T03:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/uncategorized\/exercise-of-the-week-bar-hang\/"},"modified":"2018-12-27T04:00:32","modified_gmt":"2018-12-27T03:00:32","slug":"exercise-of-the-week-bar-hang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/learn\/exercise-of-the-week-bar-hang\/","title":{"rendered":"Tutorial: Bar Hang"},"content":{"rendered":"

WHAT<\/h2>\n

The Bar Hang<\/a><\/span> is a simple whole-body isometric strength exercise<\/strong>. As well as engaging the core<\/strong>, it will build the necessary stability and strength in the shoulders, arms and back<\/strong> for compound pulling exercises.<\/p>\n

HOW<\/h2>\n
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  • Jump up and grab a high bar with a shoulder-width overhand grip<\/li>\n
  • Still the body, and engage the legs, glutes, and core \u2013 forming a dish. shape with the body. Keep the arms straight and squeeze the shoulder blades together for stability.<\/li>\n
  • Start with a 5s hold, building up to 30s as strength and control improve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    WHY<\/h2>\n
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    • Hanging movements result in reflex stabilization of the shoulder joint, which will contribute to a healthy, injury-free shoulder. People rarely train the overhead arm position expertly, so this exercise is unique in the way it builds both strength and range of motion.<\/li>\n
    • Any pulling exercise, from TRX rows to pull-ups to muscle ups, require high levels of shoulder joint stability for efficiency and control of movement. As such, the bar hang is an important skill-based exercise that should be performed regularly to maintain a healthy shoulder function.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n