Shoulders shrug — not relaxing into the hang
Upper traps brace instead of letting the spine decompress passively.
Overactive muscles
Upper trapeziusLevator scapulae
Corrective work
Foam RollUpper traps↗StretchLevator scapulae stretch↗Mobility · Core
Passive Spinal Decompression Hang
Coaching cues
- Dead hang from a pull-up bar — relax completely
- Let gravity decompress the spine; breathe steadily
- Hold 30–60 seconds; release slowly
- Great post-heavy-loading for spinal recovery
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