Hang Chins

How to do hang chins

Hang Chins or Dead Hang

  • Primary Muscle
    Lats, Forearms
  • Secondary Muscle
    Inner Abs, Traps
  • Equipment
    Pull Up bar
  • Level
    Easy

Guide for Hand Chin

  • The exercise is also called Dead Hang
  • Jump up and hang with a pronated grip in a chin bar. Your entire body should hang free in the air
  • Besides training your muscles this a great exercise to stretch your back and joints
  • Do not forget to breath during the exercise

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