- Main muscle
- Forearms
- Also works
- Mostly just that one
- Equipment
- Pull-up bar
How to do it
- Grab the bar with an overhand grip, hands about shoulder-width apart.
- Lift your feet and hang with straight arms, shoulders relaxed but not shrugged up to your ears.
- Breathe steadily and hold for the time.
Common mistakes
- Swinging or kicking your legs.
- Letting go before the time because your grip slips: chalk helps.
Know what to lift next
Iron Streak puts lifts like the Dead Hang into a weekly plan built around your goal, schedule and equipment. Every set shows the weight and reps to aim for, and your streak keeps score.