Active Hang is a gymnastics movement on Fiz. Hang with shoulders engaged and scapula retracted. Primary muscles: lats, upper back. Scored by time.
Muscles Worked
Primary
latsupper back
Secondary
forearmsbicepscore
Scoring
timetracked
Scaling Alternatives
Easier
Harder
Frequently Asked
What 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.