How to do a hanging deadbug
About hanging deadbug
TIER
2
DIFFICULTY
untrained
EQUIPMENT
pullUpBar
TARGET MUSCLES
core
Instructions for Proper Form
Setup:
- Pull-Up Bar: Hang from a pull-up bar with a shoulder-width overhand grip. Your body should be straight and your feet off the floor.
- Starting Position: Engage your core, drawing your ribcage down and tucking your pelvis slightly under.
The Lift:
- Bring Knees Up: Exhale and slowly bring your knees up towards your chest.
- Extend Legs: Inhale and extend your legs out in front of you, keeping them straight.
- Lower Legs: Exhale and slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position, maintaining control.
Tips:
- Core Engagement: Keep your core engaged throughout the entire movement. Avoid swinging your body or using momentum.
- Slow and Controlled: Perform the exercise with a slow and controlled tempo, both during the lifting and lowering phases.
- Variations: You can increase the difficulty by adding a knee drive to the chest or holding a medicine ball between your knees.
- Progression: Once you've mastered the bodyweight version, you can try performing this exercise with a weight vest for added resistance.