Classification
Type | basic |
Mechanics | compound |
Direction | push |
Equipment | monkeybars |
Additional Equipment | - |
Instructions
Preparation
Grasp parallel bars about shoulderwide with overhand grip. Donīt lock elbows. Hold bodyweight with arms and flex legs and hips to raise thighs up to parallel to floor.Execution
Lower body until arms are flexed right-angled. Keep elbows close to body. Return, keep arms slightly flexed. Repeat.Variations / Comments
Keeping hips flexed shifts higher workload into hip flexors and waist and keeps torso from bending forward which increases triceps workload.![Monkeybars Dip, Flexed Hips | Starting Position Monkeybars Dip, Flexed Hips Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/34/734.jpg)
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![Monkeybars Dip, Flexed Hips | Ending Position Monkeybars Dip, Flexed Hips Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/35/735.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Triceps Brachii |
Synergist | Deltoid, Anterior | Pectoralis Major, Sternal | Pectoralis Major, Clavicular | Rhomboids | Latissimus Dorsi |
Stabilizers | Biceps Brachii | Trapezius, Lower | Hip Flexors | Rectus Abdominis |
![Monkeybars Dip, Flexed Hips | Muscles Front Monkeybars Dip, Flexed Hips Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/25/425.jpg)
Front
![Monkeybars Dip, Flexed Hips | Muscles Rear Monkeybars Dip, Flexed Hips Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/26/426.jpg)
Rear
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