09/10/2026
Simple exercise. Serious strength benefits. 💪
Massive shoutout to Naomi and Yolanda for absolutely smashing these weighted dead hangs. 👏🔥
Dead hangs are now part of our new programme, and they’re a brilliant way to build grip strength, shoulder stability, upper-body strength and confidence hanging from the bar.
They’re also a really useful step towards stronger chin-ups and pull-ups, helping you get comfortable supporting your own bodyweight while improving grip endurance and control through the shoulders.
Naomi and Yolanda are showing an advanced weighted dead hang variation here, but that definitely isn’t where everyone starts. Bodyweight hangs, shorter holds and supported variations can all be progressed gradually depending on your current strength and confidence.
And there’s a mental side too. Simply getting comfortable hanging, trusting your grip and realising “I can hold myself here” can be a big confidence-builder for people who initially feel nervous about leaving the floor.
Another small piece of the bigger picture in our new strength programme. 👊
📍 Small group personal training in Winchmore Hill, N21.