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Dead Hang: How to Do It and When to Progress

  • Beginner
  • Pull-up bar
  • Rings
Dead Hang

How to do it

Grip the bar shoulder-width with an overhand grip and hang with straight arms. Let your shoulders relax, body calm and straight. Keep breathing steadily and hold the position.

Dead Hang, phase 1 of 2Dead Hang, phase 2 of 2

Target range

Aim for 15 to 30 seconds in each set.

Ready for the next step

When you reach 30 seconds in every set, you are ready for the next level: Active Hang.

Where it fits

Step 1 in the Pull-up progression, which runs from easier to harder.

Related: Scapular Pull-ups

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