This exercise involves using parallel bars to lower and raise your body, primarily targeting the chest, triceps, and shoulders. It is a challenging bodyweight exercise that can be modified to suit different fitness levels.
Type
Strength
Equipment
No Equipment
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Targets the chest, triceps, and shoulders
- Helps to build upper body strength and muscle mass
- Improves overall upper body stability and balance
- Can be done with minimal equipment, making it a convenient exercise to do at home or at the gym
- Allows for variations in hand placement and body position to target different muscle groups
How to perform
- Find a set of parallel bars that are sturdy and can support your weight.
- Stand between the bars and place your hands on each bar, gripping them tightly.
- Lift yourself up so that your arms are fully extended and your feet are off the ground.
- Lower your body by bending your elbows and leaning forward slightly.
- Continue lowering yourself until your chest is level with the bars.
- Push yourself back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
- Repeat for desired number of reps.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Chest
Primary
Triceps
Primary
Anterior Deltoid
Primary
Back
Primary
Traps
Primary