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Dead Hang for Grip Strength and Longevity
Practice hanging from a pull-up bar for at least 1 minute, gripping as tightly as possible to maximize your hold time. It can be used as a simple strength benchmark, with longer targets such as 90 seconds to 2 minutes indicating better upper-body and grip endurance. Because it reflects grip strength and overall pulling capacity, it’s a practical longevity and fitness metric.
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“Another one that you can actually do is just a dead hang. So you can hold on to any bar, ideally one that is thin enough to where you can wrap your whole hand around it.”
Andrew Huberman · Essentials: How to Assess & Improve All Aspects of Your Fitness | Dr. Andy Galpin · Sep 17, 2026 · 12:45 · YouTube ↗
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