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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

HangingIsometrics

Four hanging-and-core isometrics rotated three times: thirty seconds of work, forty-five seconds of station rest. The pull-up bar shoulders the upper-body work.

Before You Start

The WorkoutBriefing

Movements

  1. 01

    Dead Hang

    Station 1 — 30s; full arm extension, shoulders relaxed

    • AltDoorway Hang — same duration with a sturdy doorframe grip
  2. 02

    Active Hang

    Station 2 — 30s; scapular retraction, lats engaged

    • AltResistance-Band Scap Pull — anchored band, same cue
  3. 03

    Forearm Plank

    Station 3 — 30s

  4. 04

    Hollow Hold

    Station 4 — 30s

Scaling

Easier

20s hangs; box under the feet for assistance; bent-arm hang if dead hang stresses the shoulders

Harder

45s holds; toes-to-bar tucks during the active hang.

Timer Structure

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4 holds × 3 rounds. 30s hold / 45s station rest. 60s round break.

Dead Hang
Active Hang
Forearm Plank
Hollow Hold
Rest
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