Hold the hang
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Dead hang

The simplest bar exercise: hanging with straight arms. Builds grip, opens the shoulders and teaches active shoulder blades before the pull-up.

Level
Start
Equipment
Pull-up bar
Measure
hold time
Tempo
isometric
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Technique

  1. Overhand grip at shoulder width, thumbs may wrap the bar.
  2. Arms straight, shoulders slightly pulled down (active hang), abs braced.
  3. Breathe calmly, legs together, feet slightly in front.

Common mistakes

  • Shoulders at the ears for the whole set: add scapular depression.
  • Swinging: the hang should be still.
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Progression

Easier

This is the easiest version in the library.

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Dead hang

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