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Dead Hang

How to do it with good form, the muscles it works and what you need.

HOLD
Main muscle
Forearms
Also works
Mostly just that one
Equipment
Pull-up bar

How to do it

  1. Grab the bar with an overhand grip, hands about shoulder-width apart.
  2. Lift your feet and hang with straight arms, shoulders relaxed but not shrugged up to your ears.
  3. Breathe steadily and hold for the time.

Common mistakes

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.

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