Dead Hang

Beginner pull Pull-Up Bar
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Simply hanging from a bar with fully extended arms and relaxed shoulders. Builds grip strength, shoulder mobility, and spinal decompression. Foundational for all bar work.

Coaching Cues
Arms fully straight — do not shrug
Let shoulders relax up toward ears
Breathe steadily — this is a hold
Build to 60+ seconds for basic pulling readiness