Hangboard Sloper Hang

oec:hangboard-sloper-hang

An isometric grip-training exercise performed by hanging from sloped holds on a fingerboard to build contact strength and open-hand grip endurance.

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Also called: Sloper Hang, Sloper Dead Hang, Fingerboard Sloper Hang, Sloper hanging

How to do it

Stand underneath a securely mounted hangboard equipped with sloper holds.
Place both hands onto matching sloper holds using an open-hand grip, maximizing skin contact with the surface.
Engage your core and keep your shoulders actively packed down and back.

Transfer your weight smoothly off the ground until you are hanging fully from the slopers.
Maintain a slight bend in your elbows and keep your shoulder blades depressed rather than hanging passively on the joints.
Squeeze into the slope using wrist flexion and open-hand friction to prevent your hands from slipping off.
Hold the position steadily for the desired duration.
Step or lower your feet back to the floor in a controlled manner.

Maintain steady, rhythmic breathing throughout the duration of the hang without holding your breath.

Hanging with completely passive, relaxed shoulders.: Keep the scapulae depressed and engaged, maintaining a small bend in the elbows to protect the shoulder joints.
Attempting to crimp or curl the fingers excessively on the rounded edge.: Use an open-hand friction grip and rely on wrist engagement rather than trying to close your hand into a crimp.

Warm up the fingers, wrists, and shoulders thoroughly before hanging on slopers.
Ensure a crash pad or clear, stable landing surface is beneath you in case your hands slip unexpectedly.

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