You might have seen media articles or fitness influencers online urging people to do «dead hangs,» where one hangs loosely from a bar—usually with feet off the floor. The goal is usually to improve upper-body strength and shoulder stability, or stretch out muscles around the shoulder.
What are dead hangs? What are the shoulder pain risks, and how do I do them safely?
You might have seen media articles or fitness influencers online urging people to do "dead hangs," where one hangs loosely from a bar—usually with feet off the floor. The goal is usually to improve upper-body strength and shoulder stability, or stretch out muscles around the shoulder.