Dead Hang Pro | Hands-Free Grip Timer
· v1.0.13
About
Grip Master turns your Garmin watch into a hands-free dead hang training companion for grip strength, hangboard climbing, and calisthenics.
Press START, grab the bar, hang. The watch counts down, buzzes when you go, blips every 30 seconds so you can track time without looking, and automatically stops when you drop. No fumbling for buttons mid-set.
WHAT YOU GET
• Hands-free timer — countdown, blip every 30 seconds, auto-stop on drop detection
• Haptic-driven workflow — train eyes-closed, no need to look at the watch
• Saves as Strength Training activity in Garmin Connect — full FIT recording
• Heart rate captured during the hang
• Drop detection (~2.5G impact threshold)
• Manual stop fallback — press BACK any time
• Save / discard confirmation at the end of every set
HOW IT WORKS
1. Open Grip Master
2. Press START — 5-second countdown
3. Grab the bar — long buzz means GO
4. Hang — short blip every 30 seconds
5. Drop or press BACK — long buzz means done
6. SAVE to keep the activity, BACK to discard
PERFECT FOR
• Climbers and boulderers — hangboard sessions
• Calisthenics athletes — dead hangs, grip endurance
• CrossFit and pull-up training
• Anyone working on grip strength, finger strength, or shoulder health
WHY IT WORKS
Most timers force you to fumble with buttons mid-set, or use audio cues you can't hear at the gym. Grip Master uses haptic feedback you actually feel through your wrist — no looking at the screen, no fumbling, no missed cues.
24-hour free trial included. Unlock forever for $1.99.
What's new
May 13, 2026
Personal Records Your best hang time is now tracked and saved automatically. See your best result right on the main screen, and get a celebration when you beat it.
Session History View all your past sessions with date and duration. Press Down from the main screen to browse your history. Your best result is highlighted.
Heart Rate Display Your heart rate is now shown during the hang so you can monitor intensity in real time.
Configurable Settings Customize the app from Garmin Connect:
Countdown duration (3s / 5s / 10s)
Interval vibration (off / 15s / 30s / 60s)
Auto-stop sensitivity (off / low / medium / high)