Outside Leg Hang (Scorpio)

Level: Intermediate

Description

Also known as Scorpio, this is one of the two foundational leg hangs. The inside leg hooks, but the torso rotates outward, creating a stable, side-facing inverted hang.

Muscles Used

• Hip flexors
• Adductors
• Obliques
• Core

Typical Use

• Entry to splits (jade, allegra)
• Inverted combinations
• Transition tricks

Common Mistakes

• Weak knee hook
• Dropping the hips
• Poor shoulder placement

Safety Notes

Check the hook before letting go of hands.

Variations

• Spin pole Scorpio
• Flatline Scorpio
• Scorpio to Gemini

Anecdotes / Trivia

Sometimes students confuse inside vs outside hangs - every studio hears "Which leg?!" at least once a day.