Is this my first time..? Huh.

I am now moving from hanging to band-assisted pull-ups. Goodbye.

The video and the guide don't match. The video shows a man hanging, the instruction guide tells us to do l pull-ups

not to be rude but instructions on how to hang seems a little redundant though, doesn't it? 😅

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Starting Position

Hang from the pull-up bar with your arms extended.

Proper Form

1. Grab the bar with both hands and hang.

2. Stretch your arms and elongate your upper body.

3. Hold for a certain amount of time and breathe.

Breathing Technique

Take a deep breath in and slowly exhale.

Precautions

Be careful not to strain your wrists and shoulders when hanging.

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