Well+Good reports that the dead hang, the practice of hanging from a pull-up bar for short periods of time can be a game changer for your fitness routine.  

Adding this simple move to your workout could come with a lot of benefits, like reduced back pain and a stronger upper body.

“When you hang from that bar, it provides some tension relief and lets the spine briefly open up a little bit, enough so some of those discs can rehydrate, get more nutrients, and recover faster.”  said Matthew Accetta, ACSM-CEP, CSCS*D, CSPS, exercise physiologist at HSS.

Read the full article at wellandgood.com.