Exercises / Beginner
Dead hang
- Forearms
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- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 1
- Equipment
- Pull up bar
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
On a pull-up bar.
Hang in a pronated grip and hold the position for a set amount of time.
This exercise helps to improve grip strength.
Remember to place your thumbs under the bar.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Forearms
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength5
- Explosivity0
- Technique5
- Cardio0
- Mobility5
Sessions
Sessions with this exercise
Calisteniapp workouts that include this movement.
Beginner
Back and biceps hypertrophy
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Lower Trapezius ∙ Rear Deltoid
40 min · 6 exercises
Beginner
My first day at the park
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Lower Trapezius ∙ Rear Deltoid
42 min · 6 exercises
Intermediate
Endurance Challenge 3 - Javi Ales
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Forearms ∙ Triceps
13 min · 7 exercises
Intermediate
Pull Push Intermediate
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Rear Deltoid ∙ Lower Trapezius
38 min · 6 exercises
Intermediate
Kass Exercises
Triceps ∙ Lower Chest ∙ Upper Chest ∙ Quadriceps
251 min · 30 exercises
Beginner
Back Kass
Biceps ∙ Lats ∙ Forearms
29 min · 4 exercises
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