Post by @magnus.thorne

At 59, I did dead hangs every day for 60 days. Here’s what changed: 1. My grip endurance improved. 2. My forearms got stronger. 3. My shoulders felt more comfortable overhead. 4. Biggest surprise: hanging exposed weaknesses I didn’t know I had. The first time you hang, you quickly find out whether your grip, shoulders, and upper back are as capable as you think. Dead hangs aren’t magic, and they won’t fix every shoulder issue. But done correctly, they can help build grip strength, hanging tolerance, and better control of your own bodyweight. Start simple: 1. 2–3 hangs 2. Hold 10–30 seconds 3. Rest 60–90 seconds 4. Keep your shoulders controlled 5. Add time gradually If you feel sharp pain, numbness, or tingling, stop. If needed, start with your feet lightly supported. The goal isn’t one miserable 90-second hang. It’s building a stronger grip and a more capable upper body that still serves you decades from now. I also like tracking this kind of progress instead of guessing. Buffro helps me organize my workouts, build routines, and see how my training is progressing over time. How long can you hang right now? Drop your time in the comments. Download Buffro and start building a stronger version of yourself today. #FitnessOver50 #MensFitness #DeadHang #GripStrength