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  • Dead hangs rebuild your tendons and ligaments faster than most workouts, helping prevent injury and improving joint stability with minimal time and equipment
  • Starting with simple bodyweight hangs trains your nervous system to engage stabilizer muscles that improve posture, grip strength and shoulder control
  • Thick bar grips and towel wraps activate more muscles without adding weight, making your hands stronger while reducing the risk of pain or skin tears
  • Weighted dead hangs offer powerful tendon remodeling but should only be added after you can safely hang for 60 to 90 seconds with correct form
  • Practicing short, consistent hangs throughout the day builds full-body strength and resilience without burnout, especially when combined with wrist and grip-specific movements
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