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Dead hang GIF

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Worked muscles

  • ShouldersMusculus deltoideus
Equipment
pull up bar
Level
beginner
Loop
One repetition, 2.07 seconds

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How to do a dead hang

  1. Reach up and grip a pull-up bar with both hands, palms facing away, slightly wider than shoulder-width.
  2. Lift your feet off the ground and allow your body to hang fully extended.
  3. Engage your shoulders by drawing them down and away from your ears.
  4. Keep your arms straight and your core braced as you hold the position.
  5. Maintain the hang for the desired duration, then lower your feet to the ground.

Form tips

  • Keep arms fully straight throughout the hold.
  • Avoid shrugging your shoulders up toward your ears.
  • Brace your core and keep your body still to minimize swinging.

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