Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Learn how to perform an active hang properly by engaging the shoulders in the correct way. In this video, we break down the difference between passive and active hangs, explain why “shoulder down” doesn’t just mean lowering the shoulders, and show you how to externally rotate (“bend the bar”) for a stronger, safer position. Perfect for anyone training pull-ups, calisthenics, CrossFit, or gymnastics.

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