Skin the Cat
The Skin the Cat mainly works the core and shoulders, with help from the back and chest. You'll need: pull up bar.
Required Equipment
Skin the Cat Muscles Worked
Primary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
Secondary
Lats (latissimus dorsi); Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head)
How to do the Skin the Cat
Grab the pull-up bar with an overhand grip and hang with straight arms.
Engage your core and pull your knees upward toward your chest.
Slowly roll your hips and legs backward, passing them through your arms.
Continue rotating backward until your body is fully inverted in a german hang position.
Pause briefly to feel a deep stretch in your shoulders and chest, then reverse the movement with control to return to the start.
Skin the Cat FAQs
What muscles does the Skin the Cat work?
The Skin the Cat mainly works the core and shoulders, with help from the back and chest. The main muscles are the rectus abdominis and anterior deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Skin the Cat?
Pull up bar.
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