What I Learned From Hanging On A Bar | Building Full Body Strength

What I learned from building strength hanging on a bar. Hanging from a pull up bar can be extremely beneficial for your overall strength and alignment! Give this a try and share your experience in the comments section below :)
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[@jimreadey4837]

I want to thank you, sincerely, for a couple of seemingly insignificant tips you shared here, Kai. You mentioned that you "bend the bar" when you're hanging. I immediately started to experiment with that, loved the feeling, and have now been doing bending for years. I don't only bend in that forward direction you alluded to, but backward, as well. I also draw my hands apart, as a third variation. You also state, almost in passing, that you use a slight shrug. I don't hear many fitness coaches mention this, either -- they usually just call it a _dead hang,_ and I assume folks take the message not to shrug at all. I naturally started alternating (every breath or two) between a total shrug and an extremely slight engagement at the bottom. That "slight engagement" is almost a dead hang, but I can't seem to bring myself to let go completely in the shoulders. It feels wrong... like I might overstretch the tendons and ligaments there. (I may have done it a couple of times over the years, and experienced some neck tension the next day.) I'm wondering if you shrug for the same reason. I'm 65 yrs. old, and my shoulders have never felt (or looked) as healthy and strong. Early on, I let go of my concern that I wouldn't be able to hold as long because of the extra energy expended with the shrugging and bar bending. I suspect, however, that my overall gains in strength has allowed me to hold on longer than I ever would have if I hadn't added your suggestion. (I regularly hold for over two mins. at at time, now, and often do this twice a day.) I just noticed that I thanked you for this over a year ago... please know that I am truly grateful and feeling more appreciative than ever! (I see that my my personal best back then 1:22. Thanks to my sticking with it, *and your tips,* my new p.b. is 2:17, which I've done a couple of times.) Many, many thanks!

[@patriciac.1546]

This might sound silly but here goes. My granddaughter loves to climb the monkey bars, and I admired her strength and stamina so I started just holding my hands in the air for 3 minutes as part of my exercise routine. It is one of my favorite exercises. Very simple but it’s great for blood flow, arm, shoulder and neck strength.

[@jimreadey4837]

Fwiw, that's the opposite (or complimentary) exercise relative to the hang. It's called _mountain pose_ in yoga circles, and is great as you say. *(I'm a yoga teacher, and give you two thumbs up!) Quite different from hanging, though. If you're afraid to hang, know that you can take hold of the monkey bars and _gently_ stretch your arms and shoulders by keeping your feet on the ground, and giving into gravity just a little. Take advantage of these benefits, too!

[@surfwaves8636]

Hi Kai, I suffered a surfing accident about 15 years ago messing up my back and shoulder. I built a chin up bar in my backyard. I slowly started out doing chin ups and pull ups. It seemed I was creating more pain than any healthy benefit until I just started hanging. I've been doing this for about 4 years and my lower back, forearms, and shoulders are 100% better. Keep Hanging!

[@gerrygizzygarcia2572]

For how long did u hang how many secs or minutes and how many times a week ? I'm asking cuz I have a similar situation I have 2 heirnated discs and I was told hanging on a bar night help me do u hang with both feet in the air or touching the ground?

[@XXXX-yc6wv]

Man, i hear ya! I dislocated both my shoulders skating and surfing and had issues for years until I started doing barbell overhead press, hangs and cable pulls. Been trouble free for a long time now.

[@gerrygizzygarcia2572]

@@XXXX-yc6wv which ones are the cable pulls gonna be e to look those up

[@anthonycraig274]

I didn’t have a direct injury, but weak shoulders, so I did the total opposite, I started to do handstands. Now my shoulders are bullet proof.

[@krishnahare3638]

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[@enir6793]

I've started doing this because I picked calisthenic training at the beginning of this year. At first, I was discouraged because I saw how weak I was, only able to hang for a time of 3 seconds, but I told myself that I can do this, and it will take some time, honesty and effort. Fast forward to today I can hang for over 3 min... oh and I can bust pull-ups at the gym, from wide grip to close grip, and people be low-key staring 😂. I highly recommend this simple yet difficult exercise for everybody, it will improve and build your strength especially in gripping and boost your confidence as well. I wish I would've known about it years ago

[@k.5425]

How about for push ups?

[@michaelschemmel1984]

Haha, I was 250lbs, (Broad 6ft 5in) and could hang for 75 seconds, but then I gained 50lbs from stuff going on in my life, and now I'm at 10 seconds, but it just makes me more motivated to reach 70 seconds again, and then lose my weight!

[@cmachinist]

I love how straightforward and free of fluff this is. I'm going to add this to my workout.

[@daoliver5708]

Had an elbow injury which 10 sessions of Physio didn't help. Resigned myself to living with the pain and cutting out many free weight exercises [which I love]. Tried hanging - it looked easy - but only managed 3 secs so I was determined to improve. Only a couple of weeks later and I'm up to 10+secs ...and NO ELBOW PAIN! I just can't believe how quickly and effectively it has helped and what a difference it has made not only to my Gym work-outs but to my whole life. Highly recommend trying this. [I'm 66].

[@trappart9209]

Keep going!

[@macchina13]

Hi DA Oliver! just a tip from Brazil: there´s an amazon oil called "Andiroba". This oil can be rubbed for about 1 minute or 2 in the injured region of your body. Then you leave it overnight and "voilà"! the next day it will fell much better. Repeat the practice if it ain´t fully recovered ;o).

[@a.lame.username.]

Not so long ago we did a lot of hanging around. Hang and sit in a squat!

[@macchina13]

@@a.lame.username. so if someone asks you: "how's it going?" would you say "hanging in"? hahahahaha. Just kidding :)

[@KralleZ7]

what happened to your elbow?

[@carlapd911]

This video is right on time . I just started the practice of hanging about a month ago . So far my time has improved from the initial 30 seconds to about 1:15 seconds

[@zzdesolatezz]

carla_d honestly I didn't even know this was a thing. I'm just used to pumping out pull ups and it took me a second to realize the actual practical application of this particular exercise, and the real reasons for doing it.

[@kaisimonfitness]

Thank you for sharing. Keep it up Carla! :)

[@purecrystal1051]

Wow!! My Average Time is about 1:10 - 1: 30

[@shensad2195]

Is it true that it increases height?

[@erikrobins1161]

@@shensad2195 It improves your posture, so in a way you could appear taller, but it will not make you "grow" taller

[@cjbfire95]

Wow when you rotated your legs around from the hanging position with stability was very impressive. Thanks for sharing!

[@streetweartez5549]

I was like damn! 😳

[@MrChristocentric]

@@streetweartez5549 Me too 😅

[@anthonycraig274]

Its such as simple thing to do but its more than just hanging. Grip: Don’t grip with fingers and palms down, get your palms as high up on the bar as you possible can, fingers over the bar (like a kungfu punch) Shoulders: Warm up thoroughly before hanging, move your shoulder while hanging to find your most comfortable position, try to engage your Lats (back muscles) Entire body: You can just hang, but its better to adapt into a hollow body position, and switch between the two. Mind body: Be aware of the muscles engaged in hanging and play with them. From a guy who loves callisthenics.

[@fenellacorden375]

Great advice Anthony thank you

[@CaneSugarCane]

This guy hangs

[@nelsonnotmandela8725]

Awesome advice-much appreciated 👍🏽

[@ishyameru6232]

How did you get into the basics of calisthenics? I've got an elementary school across the street with a metal soccer goal I could definitely make use of. Oh and would you recommend calisthenics to be used as a primary form of bodybuilding along with Athletic based weight training for lower body (I'm worried about building my lower body more than upper for both mass and functional strength)

[@anthonycraig274]

@@ishyameru6232 If I were you, I would be a technique geek. Learn and understand how to do the basics and build upon it. This will prevent injury and if done right you can start your fitness journey. Goal post as tend to be very weak and not suitable for hanging, but you can test them out. think about purchasing a set of Olympic Rings and check out knees over toes guy to build your legs. Good luck.

[@walexander8378]

Crazy to think how simple we all thought monkey bars were. Was so easy to play chicken. Didn't even think of the hanging part, we just were worried about fighting with our legs.

[@BeyerEfendi]

Just started doing this. Posture benefits, strength benefits, stretching. So, so good.

[@Corndog4382]

This basic hang completely fixed my shoulder injury of almost 10 years. After MRI’s and physical therapy this simple hang consistently for a few months is the only thing that fixed it.

[@GDMan-fb1jx]

Excellent recommendation,my girlfriend had the longest hang time in elementary school, she has always remained strong and continues to exercise to this day. Thank you for sharing this great information young lady 🙏🙏

[@metachalker1624]

You have a very pleasant way of describing the exercise. Your happy smile says a lot .

[@ixcoatl0013]

Hanging made me a beast at the gym no one does what I do at my gym I train with a weighted vest HANGING IS THE KEY 💯

[@REM1956]

Amazing how you can build total body strength from just hanging. Most folks don't understand that it's not the passive action it seems to be.

[@claudiamarianidamato9499]

Such an intelligent pleasant woman!!!

[@Roosyer]

Agree!

[@kekoa1843]

Pleasant and such a beautiful face!

[@NedBoukharine]

With a beautiful smiling face to boost.

[@raymeester7883]

"Pleasant"

[@dmicah3960]

"to boost"

[@thomasmachado7198]

I tried that and what I found was the more I was totally relaxed, the better stretch I got, especially in the lower lumbar region of my back creating traction and resulting in a wonderful pop.. I like to use weight lifting straps to grip the bar so I can focus more on being relaxed and less on grip.

[@The_Haze]

Hanging on a bar is amazing, I just started doing this. I can now get to 60 seconds. I'm going to keep at it, it's helping out my back.

[@annstark3660]

You’re in amazing shape, muscular but still feminine. Thank you for this. My husband turned me on to hanging to improve his shoulder pain but it helped relieve some back pain as well.

[@bran9730]

I was interested in hanging on a bar, so I did yesterday. I was suprised how difficult it was. My hands kept slipping. I looking to improve my grip strength and core. I will keep it up, thanks for the video.

[@kaisimonfitness]

Keep it up Bran! You will notice a difference and it will feel rewarding :)

[@Tokinjester]

here's a pro-tip ...when your grip starts to go, just drop! Most people, myself included, try to hang on by their fingers when this happens ...and this can cause golfer's elbow ...like it did with me :p

[@kin357]

@@Tokinjester thanks for that comment... that's what has happened to me, both elbows feel like they have tendonitis!

[@Tokinjester]

@@kin357 best advice I could give is to do some deep massaging with your thumb and index finger all around the elbow joint, get every angle covered ...you'll be surprised how deep those injuries go!

[@kin357]

@@Tokinjester thanks again. Yeah my wife uses the Melt method of fascia release and it helps her a lot. Guess it's time for me to try it!

[@mikuspalmis]

This is professional without being overbearing or too high-energy.

[@bilacepir9251]

Great video, I too stumbled upon the secret benefits of "hanging out" and became a habitual hanger. It's almost like a synchronicity over the world that so many people are doing this now.

[@MeanMaoriMean555]

Thanks for sharing Kai. I got a bit put off at the start. One guy was saying 7 minutes. Anyway I went back to it and lm almost at 30 seconds. And thank You for being such a pleasant person. It’s refreshing.

[@Tokinjester]

2 minutes straight hanging on a bar is more than enough for anyone. did you see a guy hanging for 7 minutes? I bet if you offered him a buck for every minute he hangs, you'll save five bucks :p

[@safilouyoga5571]

I just discovered your channel while looking for videos on how to do this exercise properly. I’m so glad I found you! Your presence is giving natural, feminine, powerful, at ease. I love it! You have a new subbie. Great tips! Thanks for sharing what you’ve learned.☀️

[@jhancykollapalli1556]

Me too exactly 👍

[@karlheinz5822]

Great job, presented in a very accessible form. Greetings from Poland, from a very lazy one. The first attempt 50 seconds, the second barely 30, the third less than 20. One minute between repetitions. Could it be worse? I greet all those who try, our greatest enemy is ourselves to ourselves.

[@ankit2619]

I am hanging on a bar for the last 12 days. It was difficult initially but it is becoming easier with each passing day. Thanks Kai for this amazing video! :)

[@petergeneva]

While keeping a tight “hollow body”, I use the gentle slight swing as a timer. Ten swings is 24 sec in my case. Saves using a watch/phone, for consistency and progress monitoring.

[@Tokinjester]

i use my breath as a timer, 3s in 3s out ..it's not exact but near as damn it and like you say, it saves using a stopwatch and it's better too ...whenever i used a watch in the past I feel like time moves in slo-mo :p

[@thomasklein8559]

I have started just hanging short times during the day and it feels so beneficial for my whole upper body..!

[@shyamvijay8985]

This is one of the nicer videos I've seen .. thank you

[@hibryd7481]

Very clean, informative, and to the point, thanks for posting this vid!

[@grharr4136]

I started doing this also 6 weeks ago. It's a bit difficult at first but I started with short hang times and have worked up to longer ones. I change the direction of my grip every other time. Great video

[@byronrogers4489]

Great info. You have the perfect voice for voiceover work, or teaching, etc.

[@NoBite2]

I started hanging to relieve shoulder pain. I am currently hanging 5 sets of 30 seconds each with a one-minute rest between each set. My shoulder has improved SO much! I will now subscribe to your channel as this video was so well presented! I look forward to finding a variety of bars to hang from.

[@NoBite2]

Now 5 sets of 45-seconds. I have switched to using Olympic Rings. This allows me to alternate hand positions, palms parallel as if hanging from a bar or facing. I’ve started incorporating knee-ups, 10 slow reps in my first, third and fifth set of hanging. Shoulders feel great and I’m compelled to do thus daily! Feels great. Also invested in some climber’s chalk. Helps my grip.

[@jozefn1297]

You can also avoid calluses by changing your grip. Grip the bar with your fingers first, instead of with the palms of your hands first. It feels weird at first, but when you grip like that you can cut down on calluses or completly avoid them.

[@Tokinjester]

gripping the bar and hanging by your fingers will give you golfers elbow every time

[@ijvega]

This has done wonders for my lower back pain. Thanks very much!

[@voiceoftheearth7091]

Kai thanks, your clear and concise no nonsense manner is perfect, keep it up you are an inspiration.

[@nwdragonfly]

You have a great presence about you. Excellent video. Thank you. I am doing this myself. Currently in the extreme wimp and getting stronger phase. I do 30 seconds throughout the day.

[@neilduran7647]

A good positive message. I got rid of my pull up bar (big mistake), I'm getting another one tomorrow from Argos. Hanging from a bar has so many health benefits. Cheers!

[@derekathomson]

It's great for decompressing the shoulders in particular, and the spine to a lesser degree.

[@Onnitfan1]

Dr. John Kirsch, MD advocated hanging from a bar in his book "Shoulder Pain? The Solution and Prevention." I've been doing this for years (3, 45 second hangs per day) from a bar in my house. My shoulders feel great and it even helped cure a tennis elbow issue I had. Great video. I wish every neighborhood in America still had one of those ladders you are hanging from. Can't find them anywhere anymore.

[@UrdnotAkongo]

Can't find them? Are you out in the countryside or something? In the suburbs they're everywhere, parks, playgrounds, etc. There's even a public playground with monkey bars just outside our home. In NYC with all the scaffolding, you'll see people using the bars all the time to workout and stretch.

[@Onnitfan1]

@@UrdnotAkongo Not Philly! Took them out of the playgrounds.

[@grahamlloyd2838]

I suffered a severe rotator cuff injury during a trail run 2 years ago. I made some progress repairing the damage with resistance bands but I started hanging about 2 weeks ago and the improvement to my shoulder was amazing. I'm up to 40 seconds each for 3 hangs which I try to do every day. My shoulder (and my body) never felt better. Thank you Kai!

[@mjolninja9358]

I’ve been trying this one out ever since I began deadlifting which was last couple of weeks, I can not hold for 5 seconds! Now I’m definitely going to do more of these!

[@zenrockgardens]

Who would have thought there could be such good info from a video on bars. Yet I was glued to it! Thanks.

[@crystinanna7829]

Wow. Never even realized you use your whole body for hanging! But that makes sense, kind of like a hanging plank. Also, the older we get, if we don’t continue to do things like this, we truly lose it. I’ve developed a lot of strength over the past 4 years but I rarely hang on anything because of where I live. And so the few times I’ve tried, thinking, I should be strong enough now to do pull ups again...nope!! Hanging and pulling are just such different motions and need specific training...and I haven’t done that in so long. I gotta find a bar! Great video!

[@kaisimonfitness]

Watch this video for more advanced hanging exercises kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpeVYaSeqMijrqs

[@SlugSage]

excellent presentation, you earned another sub today.

[@nyclear]

Keep going with this business. Your potential is beaming so much!

[@wellnesspathforme6236]

I feel inspired! Now just need to get to a hanging bar regularly. Pro-tip -- if you care about cellular energy production, eat organ meats from pastured raised/fed animals (not industrially abused animals). Two key facts ought to provide inspiration. 1. Your ancestors did for thousands of years, and that's why you can exist today. The SAD diet has humanity falling off a cliff in less than 80 years. 2. Look up "Bruce Lee diet" and learn organ meats where the centerpiece of 8t. Why should we eat organ meats? They are very high in bio-copper, or as the Royals call it, blue blood. The body requires a balance of maybe 1 part organic copper to 50 parts organic iron (organic meaning plant or animal processed). Due to inorganic metallic iron filings being added to the food supply in 1941, that ratio might be 1 part copper to 250 parts iron, or even less, and the iron is in a cheap, toxic,, organic metallic iron filing form. A great place to start is The Root Cause Protocol -- it is free to learn and apply. If you don't like organ meats, ask me how I make them palatable. I never ate organ meats until my 50's... after an energy crash accelerated by chronic stress and 50mg a day of zinc supplementation. I easily eat liver, heart, kidney, brain and goat feet soup. I plan to pick up some spleen the next time I visit the Middle Eastern butcher who sells naturally raised goats and lamb organs. Organig magnesium is key, too. I juice organic carrots and greens, too. Ingest greens and juice away from calcium, which is an absorption hog that blocks magnesium absorption. I also recommend learning Zone Diet anti-inflammatory principles and ingesting broccoli sprouts. These sprouts jump start iron recycling in the liver, detox the liver, and allow it to regenerate. I believe this is why the research Dr. Rhonda Patrick highlights is so positive. They are horrible, though, so prepare for some bitter medicine when ingesting them or their juice.

[@brendanbotond1433]

Great video have you noticed improvements to your shoulder Dr. John Kirsch found that by hanging from a bar, the majority of shoulder problems and pains can be cured.

[@sorenkair]

it's mostly grip strength, only a tiny bit of activation of the arms

[@zettcompact8586]

You look fantastic! I hope you'll become inspiration for many. Thanks for sharing, your voice is pleasure to listen to :-) Keep on moving and posting more videos.

[@rickmctaggart5921]

Thank you!! KZbin read my mind I’ve just been thinking about hanging lately to improve my pull-ups

[@WatchYouTubeshortsS]

Beautiful post

[@mr.timjohnston546]

presented very well from a fine young lady.. kudos and cheers to you

[@adamisaac4685]

Yo! Love the natural vibes. Authentic presence is kickin!!!!

[@JustBob5150]

Great information. What a clear description and very well spoken explanation.

[@jefferynewton9578]

Wonderful tips. I have been practicing the passive/dead hang for several months. The results have produced a feeling of overall health and well-being. Thank-you for your content. Keep it up..

[@melrichardson2392]

Thankyou fantastic well done a pleasure to watch and listen to looking forward to more.

[@ifkq]

Seriously top 10 most well-outlined informative videos I've ever seen. You are a superstar who makes me want to share this video with amazing people. Keep hangin!

[@kaisimonfitness]

Thank you :)

[@144Donn]

There was a Dr on Joe Rogan who rates his patient's 's health and longevity predictions based upon the length of time they can hang. I am up to 2 minutes! I look forward to learning some new an advanced moves!

[@mitchb4084]

Very nice person with smooth delivery , thank you.

[@ron3113]

Thanks Kai for the cue of slightly shrugging the shoulders and "breaking the bar". This cue eliminated shoulder joint discomfort for me.

[@johnmosbrook9964]

I hang every day for 40 seconds, then hang another 40 seconds (but this time I do a slight 'pullup prep' moving shoulders out and down, squeezing scaps and lift up an inch or two every 10 seconds).

[@shensad2195]

Does it improve height?

[@johnmosbrook9964]

@@shensad2195 No, it's just part of stretching & mobility warmup before real workout begins.

[@chadzard4]

@@shensad2195 Honestly if you do it every day for a long time you can gain like an inch or 2 but nothing more than that.

[@chadzard4]

@@johnmosbrook9964 You don't do it after your workout? That's the best time.

[@johnmosbrook9964]

@@chadzard4 Is that right? I've got enough height at 6 ft. 3 in. But I may have shrunk a bit in old age.

[@TheMovementAthlete]

Your fitness achievements are a testament to your hard work and discipline! Great video, well explained 👏🙌🙌

[@Christian_Prepper]

Kai not only was this very informative, but you are very appealing in the way you speak & present yourself. I pray you continue to go far.*

[@jeffreyshowell1]

I think I learned something thank you little sister 🌹 You're a very good teacher.

[@asukachan07]

Perfect timing! I'm looking for more functional, bodyweight exercises to strengthen my upper body because lifting weights gets boring. There's a playground not far! Thank you for sharing Kai! Looking forward to next week's episode.

[@JackBeddows]

That's the way to go for sure!

[@urabagofcells2228]

Great video, beautiful person, great filming, great tips, and nice sunlight 😉

[@Artsip1]

Great presentation young lady!

[@colettelongo2080]

Thx Kai. I'm 61 and trying to get my first pull up. My trainer has me hanging for practice. Fun

[@Goldifarms]

Wow, you're amazing Kai! 💛 Thank you for this

[@annawitter5161]

I love hanging because it helps my herniated disc in my lower back. My spine realigns itself and pain is relieved. I love to do knee ups for the abs.

[@ahmedtaibi7906]

Perfect tutorial. So relaxing.

[@nj2mddude205]

I'm going to give this a try to decompress my spine and build upper body strength. Thanks!

[@H-Vox]

Did it help

[@nj2mddude205]

@@H-Vox I used my deck to hang, but it was difficult holding on to the decking with just my fingers. Nonetheless, I could feel the stretch (especially in my upper back), and it felt good. I plan to buy rings from Rogue and secure it to the underside of my deck.

[@splash4891]

simple effective, absolutely brilliant idea, and low tech....

[@kevincarrigan2798]

I know this was awhile ago, but I love it. I try to do biking and calisthenics, and I was just telling my wife how much stronger I got just from hanging or doing the monkey bars. Pull ups are cool, but just climbing around is a beast exercise.

[@elevatorman5468]

Cool. I will be doing this for now on. I use a finger strengthener device. However, I do not like it. Those things can be dangerous and increase the chance of injury. Also, they isolate your finger muscles too much which can be detremental to your grip strength potential. What I like about dead hangs is that not only do they work your finger muscles but they also work your wrists, your upper body, core, and the upper portion of your lower body. I will definetly start doing these.

[@TheRogueJedii]

I've been doing this for a couple of weeks now. Apart from several other benefits, I get the impression that I have gotten taller as well

[@KRatt-oy4nu]

Very wonderful of you to share this video, with good advice and no nonsense lecture it's short sweet and right to the point thank you very much for sharing

[@simonevanson3098]

Well done and well spoken young lady. You’re tips are most appreciated.

[@KT-zx9jr]

Good work Kia. The bar is so liberating. Really resets the body and frame. Good work. What I do at times is combine a sprint with a burpee pull up n do sets. For ex, 1 100 meter sprint, then 5 or 10 burpee + pull up combos....Then a nice bear crawl across the field at the end in the sun. Its awesome. Thanks.

[@rks5457]

It is refreshing to see a training video without a whole bunch of fluff. Just all good and relevant information.

[@charlesbromberick4247]

I agree that hanging is an excellent exercise, and obviously it suits you well. Everyday I do a 2-minute hang.

[@shensad2195]

Is it true that it does increase height?

[@charlesbromberick4247]

@@shensad2195 juat a biy, and not permanently

[@eugeemz]

@@shensad2195 nothing increases your height, height is all genetics but the exercise does improve posture and decompreses your spine wich play a role in your appearance

[@kennethlim210]

2 mins, not easy

[@charlesbromberick4247]

@@kennethlim210 Not easy, but for me it gets hard suddenly at about 2:45

[@SteamingHotChef]

such a wholesome video, thanks for the easy instructions Kai!

[@Sky2Live]

I love hanging because of the simplicity, simple exercise makes it easy to follow

[@seanthegod4585]

I hang for my shoulder injury. It has improved, tremendously. 👍

[@josephsaleh7433]

All so good for shoulder injuries

[@Marshadow69]

beautifully spoken. I notice good articulation and clarity. Well done.

[@janelliot5643]

Excellent title: I want to strengthen my arms too, but can't do a single pull up. "I can do that, though" I thought.Thanks. gonna try it!

[@joannenardoni17]

Wow, that was incredible, thanks

[@JamieCamile495]

I’m a great grandmother and at 60 I’ve let myself go a bit. We’ve been fixing up the swing set for a visit with the great grandson. I bought a jingle Gym bar for myself because of having back problems. Your video gives me a little more encouragement to do more!!!

[@danemildanda9034]

Sound relevancy to adjust the entire body and improve shoulder strength and remove shoulder pain . Thank you

[@baronofgreymatter14]

Breath of fresh air

[@AlSherman47]

Fabulous info, wonderfully presented!!! I plan to add this to my program immediately. Thanks so much!!!

[@gratitude62]

I have been experimenting hanging from a bar lately, studying thru practice. The full body effect of this exercise is really intriguing, I'll check out your series on hanging practice, thanks.

[@smartfitptchannel7960]

Great advice and great video!! Hanging isn't done enough, it is so beneficial.

[@anjanarana5133]

Thanks 4 making me realise that consistency is a gem

[@lmc4964]

Its good for shoulder health too, it will help stop shoulder impingement

[@lulumoon6942]

Thanks for the tip, I surmised that from viewer comments but wasn't sure! 👍

[@stevecandelaria6780]

Does the size of the bar matter? Chin up bar vs. the 3 inch bar you used

[@tomjones4384]

I bought a pull-up bar 7 years ago at 49 - now I have more upper body strength and shape than at anytime in my life….30 pull ups before bed bizarrely improves sleep too

[@jimreadey4837]

I've been hanging for years... have only gotten to 1:22, at this point, and already have learned more from you than from all other hanging videos I've watched. (E.g., slight shrug, bend the bar...) Thank you! 😇 🙏

[@Rozegolden]

It feels like im watching PBS kids. This is very informative. Thank you! 🙏🏾😌

[@jasonpeters9295]

Nicely done. The simplicity of this exercise was beautifully demonstrated. I'm sold.

[@goodnatureart]

Whoa! youtube connected us. I love how you are teaching. I have been hanging on tree limbs. Great teaching.

[@kaisimonfitness]

No splinters?