How to do a hanging deadbug

About hanging deadbug

TIER
2
DIFFICULTY
untrained
EQUIPMENT
pullUpBar
TARGET MUSCLES
core

Instructions for Proper Form

Setup:

  1. 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.
  2. Starting Position: Engage your core, drawing your ribcage down and tucking your pelvis slightly under.

The Lift:

  1. Bring Knees Up: Exhale and slowly bring your knees up towards your chest.
  2. Extend Legs: Inhale and extend your legs out in front of you, keeping them straight.
  3. 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.