The Active Hang - a must do!

This exercise is a must for anyone looking to add muscle to their upper body, particularly for those looking to get better at pull-ups and increase their max bench press. I was very impressed with this video, and it is definitely worth a watch.

While it might seem obvious that the dead hang or active “perfect” hang described here in the video might help with pull-ups, it is also a great movement to add on your bench press days to learn how to stabilize your shoulder blades.

Young lifters often overly focus on developing the bigger muscles, like the pecs, and can neglect the smaller, stabilizer muscles. While this might not hurt in the short term, over time, as described above, it can lead to poor posture and shoulder problems.

Do yourself a favor and do these exercises at least once a week, and if your looking for an entire program that incorporates exercises like these that promote long-term fitness, try any of my workout programs.