Active Hang is a gymnastics movement on Fiz. Hang with shoulders engaged and scapula retracted. Primary muscles: lats, upper back. Scored by time. Featured in Active Hang, Deload Primer.
Active Hang
Hang with shoulders engaged and scapula retracted
Category
Gymnastics bodyweight work on a bar, rings or the floor
Logged as
Time the field Fiz records for this movement
Primary muscles
latsupper back
Secondary
forearmsbicepscore
Appears in
Active Hang, Deload Primer on Fiz
Scaling ladder
1 harder, 1 easier
Active HangWorks lats, upper back
Dead HangPassive hang from the bar – grip and shoulder endurance
Workouts using the active hang
2 on FizFrequently asked
6 answersWhat muscles does the Active Hang work?
Active Hang primarily works lats, upper back, with secondary engagement of forearms, biceps, core.
How do you do a Active Hang?
Hang with shoulders engaged and scapula retracted.
How is the Active Hang scored?
On Fiz, Active Hang is tracked by time. Log your reps, weight, distance, or time and build a movement history that powers leaderboards and PRs.
What's an easier alternative to the Active Hang?
Easier scaling options include Dead Hang. Each is a standalone movement in the Fiz glossary you can swap into any workout.
What's a harder progression from the Active Hang?
Progress to Chin-Over-Bar Hold when Active Hang feels light.
What workouts include the Active Hang?
Active Hang, Deload Primer. All free to log on Fiz.