Hang One Handed Stretch
Improve shoulder mobility & lat flexibility! Gently stretch and decompress your spine with the Hang One Handed Stretch.
The Hang One Handed Stretch mainly works the back and forearms, with help from the biceps and traps. You'll need: pull up bar.
Required Equipment

Hang One Handed Stretch Muscles Worked
Primary
Lats (latissimus dorsi); Inner Forearm (wrist flexors)
Secondary
Biceps (biceps brachii); Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers)
Hang One Handed Stretch Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Hang One Handed Stretch
Find a stable pull-up bar or overhead structure that can support your body weight.
Stand directly under the pull-up bar and reach up with one hand to grasp it. Make sure your grip is firm.
Ensure that your feet are still touching the ground or use a raised platform so that you can control the amount of weight you hang with.
Gently transfer your body weight onto the hand grasping the bar, allowing your body to hang whilst keeping the other hand by your side or behind your back. Use your legs to control how much weight you're putting on your arm.
Keep your shoulders engaged and do not let your shoulder sink towards your ear to avoid straining it.
Maintain a relaxed hang, feeling the stretch through your latissimus dorsi on the hanging side as well as the rest of your upper body.
Hold the stretch for a comfortable amount of time, typically 15-30 seconds or as long as it feels beneficial without causing pain.
Carefully release the stretch by regaining footing on the ground or stepping back onto a platform.
Repeat the stretch with the opposite arm.
Perform this hang stretch for the desired number of repetitions on each side, ensuring to rest as needed between hangs.
Note: It's important to perform this stretch within your comfort zone, taking care not to overstrain the shoulder joint or forearm. If you experience any pain, discontinue the exercise.
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Hang One Handed Stretch FAQs
What muscles does the Hang One Handed Stretch work?
The Hang One Handed Stretch mainly works the back and forearms, with help from the biceps and traps. The main muscles are the latissimus dorsi and wrist flexors.
What equipment do you need for the Hang One Handed Stretch?
Pull up bar.
What are some Hang One Handed Stretch variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Hang Dead Stretch, Arm in Vertical Extension Stretch, Lower-Back Stretch and Hang Bar Back Stretch.
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