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§ L · Exercises · AbsUpdated 2/2026

Dead Hang Stretch

The dead hang stretch opens the shoulders and thoracic spine while providing a gentle stretch for the lats and core.

Muscle group
Abs
Equipment
Bodyweight
Exercise type
Stretching
Technique
Basic technique

Muscles worked

§ 01 · Muscles
Primary muscle
Abs

How to perform

§ 02 · Steps
  1. 01

    Stand beneath a pull-up bar and grasp it with an overhand grip at shoulder width.

  2. 02

    Lift your feet off the floor and let your body hang completely relaxed with your arms straight.

  3. 03

    Keep your core lightly braced and allow your shoulder blades to elevate naturally without pulling them back together.

  4. 04

    Hold the position with control for 20–60 seconds and breathe calmly.

  5. 05

    Lower your feet to the floor with control and release your grip.

How to get started at the gym

§ 03 · SisuLift

Dead Hang Stretch is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.

  • ·A ready training program based on your goal
  • ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
  • ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
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Tips

§ 04 · Tips

Avoid swinging by keeping your feet together and your core under control. If your grip starts to fail, use a step box for assistance and perform shorter holds.

The dead hang stretch opens the shoulders and thoracic spine while providing a gentle stretch for the lats and core.

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§ 05 · Same muscles

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