Still Hanging every day 8 months later - Prolonged Results of the Dead Hang

Summary

In this update video, the speaker shares their experience with the dead hang exercise eight months after their initial trial. Transitioning from seven minutes daily to three minutes five days a week, they highlight improvements in posture, grip strength, and significant relief from back pain. Adjustments to their hanging technique and advice from a chiropractor helped alleviate discomfort related to lower back alignment. The speaker also incorporates different grip variations and one-handed hangs for targeted tension relief. They encourage viewers to be patient and consistent, emphasizing the long-term benefits of dead hangs for overall fitness and back health.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker has continued doing dead hangs for eight months but now averages three to five minutes, five days a week.
• 😀 Initial seven-minute sessions were deemed excessive, and the speaker reduced their routine after the first week.
• 😀 Improvements observed include better posture, grip strength, and joint relief, although hang time remains around 30 to 45 seconds.
• 😀 The most significant benefit has been relief from back pain, attributed to better alignment from dead hangs.
• 😀 Viewer suggestions about modifying hanging techniques helped alleviate some discomfort, including positioning knees and rib cage differently.
• 😀 The speaker consulted a chiropractor, who noted misalignment in their hips and lower back, recommending continued dead hangs.
• 😀 An inversion table was suggested by the chiropractor as an additional tool to improve lower back health.
• 😀 The speaker now uses a full grip while hanging, which enhances strength during active hangs.
• 😀 Various grip styles (close, shoulder-width, wide) are incorporated into their routine, with each grip held for 30 seconds.
• 😀 The speaker has added one-handed hangs to target individual arms more effectively.

Q & A

What was the original purpose of the speaker's dead hang video?

The original purpose was to explore the benefits of dead hangs by performing them for seven minutes a day over seven days.

How has the speaker's routine changed since the initial video?

The speaker now does dead hangs five days a week instead of daily, for about three to five minutes each time.

What is the minimum duration the speaker aims for during dead hangs now?

The minimum duration for dead hangs is 90 seconds, with an average of around three minutes.

What specific improvements has the speaker noticed from doing dead hangs?

The speaker has experienced improvements in posture, grip strength, and significant relief from back pain.

Did the speaker see a significant increase in their hang time?

No, the speaker's hang time averages around 30 to 45 seconds, with a maximum of one minute.

What did the speaker initially experience that led to their back pain, and how has this changed?

Initially, the speaker experienced back pain due to improper hanging form, but over time, they found that their back pain improved significantly as they adjusted their technique.

What advice did viewers provide that helped the speaker improve their hanging technique?

Viewers suggested adjusting their body position during hangs, such as bringing their knees and rib cage forward to avoid arching their back.

What additional steps did the speaker take to address their back pain?

The speaker visited a chiropractor, who confirmed misalignment in their hips and sacrum, and recommended continuing dead hangs and possibly using an inversion table.

What variations of hanging grips does the speaker incorporate into their routine?

The speaker uses close grip, shoulder-width grip, and wide grip, each for 30 seconds, and has adopted a full grip with thumbs wrapped around the bar.

What is the speaker's perspective on the necessity of professional help for their back issues?

The speaker believes that while dead hangs are beneficial, they recognized the need for professional help from a chiropractor to address underlying misalignments.