Beginner exercise
Dead Hang
Also called Passive Hang
Technique
How to perform Dead Hang
- Take a secure overhand grip on a pull-up bar and step clear of the support.
- Allow the elbows to straighten and the shoulders to elevate naturally without losing the grip.
- Keep the legs quiet and breathe steadily while hanging.
- Stop before grip failure or shoulder discomfort changes the position.
- Step down under control rather than dropping from the bar.
Programming relevance
Muscles involved
MuscleScoreRole
Calisthenics graph
Progression relationships
These relationships describe graph position, not personal readiness.