Arms · Forearms · Bodyweight
Dead Hang
How to
Bodyweight- 1 Grip a bar overhead, shoulder-width.
- 2 Hang with arms straight and shoulders engaged.
- 3 Hold for the set time.
Tips
- Log the hold time.
- Add weight on a belt when a full minute gets easy.
- A hang with the shoulders pulled slightly down is gentler on them than a loose one.
Common mistakes
- Dropping down hard when the grip gives out.
- Keeping the shoulders shrugged up to the ears the whole time.
- Swinging.
In these plans
Not part of a built-in plan. Add it to any workout from the exercise picker.
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Log it in Volu(me)
Add Dead Hang to any workout. Next time the app fills in the weight and reps from your last session and marks a new best set the moment you tick it.