"A Lot of Exercise" Chae Jung-an, The 'This' That Shapes Her Arms... Is It Good for Health?

Actress Chae Jung-an has taken care of her health and slim figure through consistent exercise.

Recently, Chae Jung-an posted a video on her YouTube channel 'Chae Jung-an TV' showing herself hanging on a pull-up bar. The video included memes created by former mixed martial artist Kim Dong-hyun, such as "A lot of exercise", "You must be under a lot of stress", and "Stress is also necessary", which elicited empathy and laughter.

Hanging on the pull-up bar, Chae Jung-an bit her lips tightly and endured. Known as a lover of alcohol, Chae Jung-an maintains her slim figure without excess fat while enjoying drinks, and the secret is exercise.

Let's take a look at the exercise effects of hanging on the pull-up bar that Chae Jung-an chose, and whether there are any precautions to take for health.

Simple Yet Stimulating for the Whole Body... Excellent Stretching Effect

Hanging on a pull-up bar is an exercise that affects the entire body. The biggest advantage of this exercise is its spinal stretching effect. When hanging on the bar, the space between the vertebrae increases, reducing the pressure on the discs. In short, a hunched posture and stiff neck can be pleasantly stretched.

According to a study published in the <Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy> by the American Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy, spinal traction treatments like hanging can help alleviate lower back pain.

It is also good for preventing frozen shoulder. The shoulder blades move freely, relaxing stiff joints and muscles. Grip strength is also trained. The process of holding onto the bar strengthens the flexor muscles and grip strength in the fingers. Grip strength is known to improve indicators related to cardiovascular health.

Improves Core Stability, Arm Stretching... Good for Weight Loss

Hanging on the pull-up bar is effective for women who want to correct their body shape, especially those who want to tone their arms. The process of holding still without swaying engages core muscles such as the transverse abdominis, rectus abdominis, and iliopsoas. It can be understood as a 'plank exercise' done in the air.

As the shoulder line opens, the upper body line is refined. During the hanging, muscles including the forearm muscles, biceps, and latissimus dorsi, as well as muscles around the armpits, are engaged. In this process, smooth muscles are developed, and unwanted arm fat can be reduced. Additionally, blood circulation is promoted, alleviating upper body swelling.

Incorrect Posture Can Strain the Shoulders... Stop if You Feel a 'Tingling' Pain

Hanging on the pull-up bar is a good exercise. However, if you endure for a long time with incorrect posture, it can strain the shoulders and wrists. Especially if you relax your body and let your shoulders droop, it can lead to shoulder pain as the rotator cuff and joint capsule stretch.

If you feel like your shoulder might dislocate, your posture is incorrect. When hanging on the bar, you should maintain distance between your ears and shoulders while feeling like you are pulling the muscles around your shoulder blades down.

If you experience a tingling pain in your shoulder or a stabbing pain in the front of your shoulder, you should stop exercising immediately. A feeling of numbness in the arms is also not a natural occurrence during stretching but could be a sign of some damage. If you have experienced a rotator cuff tear, frozen shoulder, or carpal tunnel syndrome, it is recommended to avoid fully hanging and instead hang slightly while keeping your feet on the ground as if stretching.