Dead Hang: how to do it and form tips

A passive hang from a pull-up bar. Builds grip, decompresses the spine, and stretches the lats and shoulders.

Form tips

1. Hang from a bar with arms fully extended, feet off the ground.
2. Relax your shoulders — let them rise toward your ears.
3. Build to 60+ second holds; train grip and shoulder mobility at once.

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