Hangboard Slope Hang
Description
The hangboard slope hang is a climbing-specific grip exercise where the lifter hangs from a sloping hold on a hangboard. The slope forces an open hand grip and builds friction grip strength. The hold develops finger and forearm endurance for climbers.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Hangboard Slope Hang Instructions
- Stand below a hangboard with sloping holds.
- Reach up and place the fingers on the slope.
- Set the fingers flat with an open hand grip.
- Engage your shoulders and pull them down.
- Lift your feet off the ground to hang from the slope.
- Press the fingers into the slope to hold the grip.
- Keep the body steady and avoid swinging.
- Lower your feet back down with control.
Hangboard Slope Hang Form & Visual
Hangboard Slope Hang Benefits
- Builds friction grip
- Trains open hand strength
- Useful for climbers
- Strong forearm builder
- Develops grip endurance
- Climbing-specific work
Hangboard Slope Hang Muscles Worked
- Wrist flexors
- Forearms
- Latissimus dorsi
Hangboard Slope Hang Variations & Alternatives
- Hangboard Half Crimp
- Dead Hang
- Towel Pull Up
- Plate Pinch
