Dead Hangs | Gymacetamol

Muscles Worked

Primary

Forearms

Quick Cues

1

Hang from the bar

2

Grip as long as you can

3

Relax your shoulders

4

Breathe steadily

Equipment Needed

Pull-Up Bar

Common Mistakes

Letting the grip slip prematurely

Not relaxing the shoulders

Swinging the body while hanging

Pro Tips

Grab a bar and simply hang with straight arms for grip and shoulder health

Relax your body and let your spine decompress

Try adding a slight shoulder shrug while hanging for scapular strength

Your Progress

Variations

Active Hang (with shoulder engagement)

Towel Hang

Farmer's Walk