Hang from a bar, pull the shoulders down and back, and lift the hips until your back is horizontal with the knees tucked into your chest. The arms stay straight and the body hangs level underneath the bar.
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Movement guide
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5 holds of 5 to 12 seconds, resting 2 minutes between attempts.
Straight arm work loads the biceps tendon and elbow hard, so build slowly and stop at any sharp elbow or shoulder pain.
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