Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Flexed-Arm Hang, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Latissimus dorsi, Biceps brachii |
| Also | Forearm flexors, Upper back |
Setup
Jump or step to the top of a pull-up; hold for 10-30 seconds.
How to do it well
- Chin over the bar, chest up
- Hold for time without the chin dropping
- Lower slowly when the hold is over
Common mistakes
- Kicking the legs
- Hanging from the neck instead of the back
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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.