Dead hang

Healthline: "Hanging bar exercises are often used to stretch the upper body, but they have other benefits too." [ID: dead_hang]

First time: Try to hang for 10 seconds

Steps:

Use a step or bench so you can easily reach the bar with your arms
Grip the bar with an overhand grip (palms facing away from you) and your arms shoulder-width apart
Step off the bench so you're hanging on the bar with your arms straight

Everyone is different, but a Dead hang of 60 seconds is pretty advanced. That's a good bogey for when you are practicing.

The benefits of the Dead hang exercise include: decompress spine, improve grip strength, stretch upper body, stronger upper body, better posture.

The Dead hang is a good first step toward doing pull-ups, pullup_assist_mach.htm

Pretty fun. This article lists some Dead hang goals by age, fitnessequipped.com/guides-tools/dead-hang-time-chart

Video: demo of the Dead hang exercise, www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRshX8wYOOI

Article: "Dead Hangs: A Simple Move with Big Benefits" by Healthline, www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise/dead-hang

Article: "7 Unexpected Benefits of The Dead Hang", theworkoutdigest.com/dead-hang-exercise