The Arm Slingers Hanging Straight Legs exercise is a challenging core and upper body exercise that involves hanging from a bar or rings with straight legs while moving your arms in a circular motion.
How to perform
Step by step instructions:1. Find a bar or set of rings that are high enough for you to hang from without your feet touching the ground.
2. Grip the bar or rings with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
3. Hang from the bar with your arms fully extended and your body straight, engaging your core and keeping your legs together and straight.
4. Begin by slowly lifting your legs up towards the ceiling, keeping them straight and together.
5. Once your legs are lifted, start swinging your arms in a circular motion, moving them in a controlled manner while maintaining tension in your core.
6. Continue swinging your arms for a set number of reps or for a certain amount of time.
7. Slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position without swinging your body.
8. Repeat for the desired number of sets.
This exercise is great for building strength in your core, shoulders, and grip strength. It challenges your stability and balance while also improving your overall coordination.
Equipment required
Body Weight
Body weight equipment includes items like resistance bands, stability balls, and suspension trainers. These tools are used for a wide range of exercises that focus on strength training, flexibility, balance, and stability. They are commonly used in bodyweight exercises that utilize the resistance of one's own body to build muscle and improve overall fitness.