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Hang Bar Back Stretch

Relieve back pain & improve posture with this simple stretch! Hang freely and feel the tension melt away.

The Hang Bar Back Stretch mainly works the forearms, with help from the back. You'll need: pull up bar.

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Required Equipment

Pull Up Bar
Pull Up Bar

Hang Bar Back Stretch Muscles Worked

Primary

Inner Forearm (wrist flexors); Top Forearm (wrist extensors)

Secondary

Lats (latissimus dorsi)

How to do the Hang Bar Back Stretch

  1. Find a pull-up bar that is stable and at a comfortable height. The bar should be high enough so that your feet can hang without touching the ground when you grab the bar.

  2. Stand on a raised platform if the bar is too high, which allows you to safely grasp it without jumping.

  3. Reach up and grasp the bar with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

  4. Step off the platform carefully to hang from the bar, letting your body weight gently stretch your arms, shoulders, and upper back.

  5. Keep your feet close together and slightly in front of you to maintain balance and control.

  6. Keep your core engaged to avoid excessive arching in your lower back during the stretch.

  7. Hold the stretched position for 15 to 30 seconds, feeling a gentle stretch in your shoulders, arms, and chest.

  8. Carefully step back onto the platform or lower your feet to the ground to release the stretch.

  9. Rest for a moment and repeat the stretch for 2-3 sets if desired.

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Hang Bar Back Stretch FAQs

What muscles does the Hang Bar Back Stretch work?

The Hang Bar Back Stretch mainly works the forearms, with help from the back. The main muscles are the wrist flexors and wrist extensors.

What equipment do you need for the Hang Bar Back Stretch?

Pull up bar.

What workout day should the Hang Bar Back Stretch go on?

It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Hang Bar Back Stretch variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Hang Dead Stretch, Lower-Back Stretch, Hang One Handed Stretch and TRX Bar Supination Stretch.

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