12/03/2025
As a physio, I see the same thing over and over again:
rounded shoulders, stiff upper backs, and necks doing way too much work.
One of the simplest tools I use to help?
👉 Dead hangs.
Here’s why they’re so powerful for posture:
✅ They open up the chest and undo that hunched-over desk position.
✅ They decompress the spine, giving your back space to move and breathe again.
✅ They activate your shoulder stabilizers, the muscles that actually hold you upright.
✅ They strengthen your grip and upper back, both key for keeping good alignment.
✅ They retrain how your shoulders, ribs, and spine stack, so “good posture” starts to feel natural, not forced.
You don’t have to chase perfect form all day.
Sometimes 20–30 seconds of hanging does more for your posture than an hour of overthinking it.
👉 Start with a supported or band-assisted dead hang if you need to.
Save this and try a few sets today, your spine will thank you later. 💪