How to do it
Let your legs hang straight with your feet pressed together.
- 1
Grip a pull-up bar with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Allow your body to hang completely, with your feet off the ground.
- 3
Hold the stretch for the desired time, focusing on relaxing your upper body and breathing deeply.
- 4
To release, step back onto a support or gently lower yourself to the ground.
Expert tip
Relax your shoulders and let gravity naturally stretch your upper body, but don't let your shoulders come up to your ears to avoid strain.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbows while hanging
- ✕Actively retracting the shoulder blades
- ✕Looking up and straining the neck