Hangboard Hang with 135 Degree Elbow
Description
The handboard hang with 135 degree elbow is a climbing isometric drill done with the arms only slightly bent. The position challenges grip while loading the lats and biceps in a stretched range.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Hangboard Hang with 135 Degree Elbow Instructions
- Reach up and grab a hangboard with both hands.
- Use a deep edge or jug for the grip.
- Pull up so the elbows form a 135 degree angle.
- Brace the core and keep the body still.
- Hold the position with the slight arm bend.
- Engage the lats and biceps to maintain the hold.
- Continue the isometric for the working time.
- Lower with control to the start.
Hangboard Hang with 135 Degree Elbow Form & Visual
Hangboard Hang with 135 Degree Elbow Benefits
- Builds grip strength.
- Trains the lats and biceps near full extension.
- Climbing specific drill.
- Useful for pulling endurance.
- Builds the upper back.
Hangboard Hang with 135 Degree Elbow Muscles Worked
- Forearm flexors
- Latissimus dorsi
- Biceps brachii
- Trapezius
Hangboard Hang with 135 Degree Elbow Variations & Alternatives
- Dead Hang
- Pull Up
- Hangboard Repeater
- Bent Arm Hang
