How you program flexed arm hangs is up to you and depends on where they sit within your workout. For warm-ups, no more than 5-6 sets holding for as long as you can each time.

One Healthline expert suggests instituting a straight-arm hang for 30 seconds to one minute either before or after a workout. How to build strength with hang time . 6.

Mike: Today we're going to explain how hanging can ease your shoulder pain.