Toes to Bar

Hanging, bring the toes all the way up to touch the bar; the lats pull the body into the fold.

Toes to Bar, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

Dead hang, shoulders active, grip solid.

Steps

  1. Raise the legs and curl the hips as the lats press down.
  2. Touch the TOES to the bar.
  3. Lower long without a wild swing.

Common mistakes

Half height sold as done: toes TOUCH the bar. Uncontrolled backswing: absorb it, or kip deliberately as a separate skill. Grip failing early: hang work pays here.

Breathing

Exhale on the raise, inhale lowering.