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
Gymnasticsbodyweight work on a bar, rings or the floor
Logged as
Time
Primary muscles
Lats, upper back
Secondary
Forearms, biceps, core
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
3 answersWhat muscles does the Active Hang work?
Active Hang primarily works lats, upper back, with secondary engagement of forearms, biceps, core.
What's an easier alternative to the Active Hang?
Scale it to Dead Hang.
What's a harder progression from the Active Hang?
Progress to Chin-Over-Bar Hold once the Active Hang is comfortable.