From the inverted pike hang position, the athlete transitions to the inverted hang position by extending the body. The hang is characterized by a straight to slightly arched body posture. The head is in a neutral position or in a slight extension so that the eyes can follow the ground.

When maintaining static balance in an inverted hang we can consider the body as an inverted pendulum. The gymnast balances the deviations of the body's center of gravity at the shoulder joints in order to keep the arms, shoulders and center of gravity in one plane. To maintain balance, it is important to keep the body tight to avoid unwanted movements within the kinematic chain that is formed by the trunk and lower extremities.

• Unstrengthened body.
• Hip flexion.
• Bent elbows.

• Physical preparation 1

  It is important to perform strengthening exercises for the inverted pike.

• Drill 1

  We start by practicing shoulderstand on the floor.

• Drill 2

  Continue by practicing the transition from the lying position with the legs up to the shoulderstand.

• Drill 3

  We can include an inverted hang on ladder.

The assistant holds the practitioner's wrist with one hand and corrects the body position with the other.