Flexed Arm Hang

Definition

Holding yourself at the top of a pull-up position to measure upper body strength. A pull-up for people still working on pull-ups.

Example Usage

My flexed arm hang is 35 seconds; good progress toward a full pull-up.

Origin

Fitness testing standard, used in military and school fitness assessments

Fun Fact

A 20+ second flexed arm hang correlates with pull-up capability

Source: Fitness Assessment standards

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