# Dead Hang

> A bodyweight hold from a pull-up bar on straight arms that builds grip and forearm endurance.

Page: https://fitnessie.app/exercises/dead-hang/
Type: Bodyweight · Pull
Demo video: https://fitnessie.app/demos/dead-hang/7a8ed883a108d6a5.mp4

## How to do it

1. Reach up and grab the bar with an overhand grip, about shoulder width.
2. Step or jump up and let your feet leave the floor with your arms straight.
3. Hang still and relaxed without swinging.
4. Keep breathing steadily for the whole hold.

## Key cues

- Overhand grip, about shoulder width
- Arms straight
- Body relaxed and still
- Keep breathing

## Common mistakes

- Swinging instead of hanging still
- Bending your arms
- Holding your breath

## Muscles worked

- Primary: Forearms
- Secondary: Upper back and abs

## Equipment

Pull-up bar.

## References

- [Healthline: Dead Hang](https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise/dead-hang)
- [StrengthLog: Pull-Up](https://www.strengthlog.com/pull-up/)