Dead Hang is a gymnastics movement on Fiz. Passive hang from the bar – grip and shoulder endurance. Primary muscles: forearms, lats. Scored by time. Featured in Hang Strong.
Gymnastics

Dead Hang

Passive hang from the bar – grip and shoulder endurance

Category
Gymnasticsbodyweight work on a bar, rings or the floor
Logged as
Time
Primary muscles
Forearms, lats
Secondary
Upper back, core
Appears in
Hang Strong on Fiz

Scaling ladder

1 harder
Active HangHang with shoulders engaged and scapula retracted
Dead HangWorks forearms, lats

Workouts using the dead hang

1 on Fiz
Hang StrongSets

Frequently asked

2 answers
What muscles does the Dead Hang work?
Dead Hang primarily works forearms, lats, with secondary engagement of upper back, core.
What's a harder progression from the Dead Hang?
Progress to Active Hang once the Dead Hang is comfortable.
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