Exercises / Beginner
One arm dead hang
- Forearms
Available on Calisteniapp for iOS and Android.

- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 1
- Equipment
- Pull up bar
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Hang from the bar with one hand for a determined amount of time.
Try not to twist and use a grip with your thumb underneath the bar.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Forearms
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength20
- Explosivity0
- Technique5
- Cardio0
- Mobility5
Sessions
Sessions with this exercise
Calisteniapp workouts that include this movement.
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36 min · 7 exercises
Intermediate
Forearms & Biceps KASS
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38 min · 7 exercises
Intermediate
Steel Forearms
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31 min · 3 exercises
Intermediate
Bearmode Forearms
Forearms
7 min · 4 exercises
Intermediate
Pipo Forgotten Muscles
Forearms ∙ Triceps ∙ Abs ∙ Upper Chest
18 min · 9 exercises
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