POSITION
VERTICAL HANG
Hanging vertically from a suspended bar or rings using both hands.
- Full extension of elbows.
- The shoulder angle is open or rearward if the frontal plane.
Demonstration
Rep Start
- Vertical hang from rings.
- Hips fully extended.
- Heels break the vertical plane directly under the rings.
Rep End
- Toes pass through the centre hole of each ring until they break the vertical plane at the back of the rings.
Cycle & Post Rep
- The athlete may return to rep start in any controlled manner.
Team Synchro
- Rep end
Linked in the rulebook
Related Movements
Load, range and execution options
Variations that can Apply
Referenced by this standard
Associated Definitions
BODY PART
TOES
Area on the shoe also known as "toe box" - typically up until the laces start.
- Includes top, bottom and any sides of the shoe in this area.
BODY PART
HIP
The joint between the femur and the hip bone
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