Straight-arm hang (Passive hang, Dead hang)

Muscles

• Lower trapezius
• Serratus anterior
• Latissimus dorsi
• Pectoralis minor
• Rhomboid major
• Middle trapezius
• Flexor digitorum superficialis
• Flexor digitorum profondus
• Flexor pollicis longus

Technique

1. Hang from Rings or Pullup bar without swinging.
2. Let the shoulders come up near the ears ( Shoulder elevation ).

Similar Exercises

• Scapular pull
• Twin towel hang
• Split towel hang
• Bent-arm hang
• Tuck hang

Equipment

• Hangboard
• Doorway or unstable pullup bar
• Pullup bar
• Rings
• Monkey bars