Dead hang

Pull-up bar

Also called bar hang, passive hang

Dead hang, start position
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Hang from a bar with straight arms and a shoulder-width overhand grip, holding for time.

  1. Full grip, thumbs around the bar
  2. Let the shoulders rise toward the ears under control
  3. Breathe slowly and keep the legs still

Movement

Pattern
Hang
Type
Compound, several joints move
Sides
Both sides together
Equipment
Pull-up bar

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Upper body

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