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Glossary

Positions

  • Dead hang: Hanging on a bar (or something similar) with open shoulders and a completely straight body.
  • Inverted hang: Hanging on a bar upside down with a completely straight body.
  • L: Torso and legs form an L, similar to a sitting position with closed and completely straight legs.

Grips

  • Overhand grip (or overgrip): Grip the bar with your thumbs pointing inward.
  • Underhand grip (or undergrip): Grip the bar with your thumbs pointing outward.
  • False grip: Special grip used in gymnastics