Classification
| type | auxiliary |
| mechanics | isolated |
| direction | pull |
| equipment | parallel bars |
| additional equipment | - |
Instructions
preparation
Stand on platform of parallel bar station and grasp bars with overhand grip. Lift body and hold body with straight arms. Keep torso upright and knees and hips slightly flexed.execution
Flex hips and knees to raise thighs up as far as possible. Flexing waist to raise hip slightly at upper point of motion will shift workload to abs. Slowly return and repeat.variations / comments
The motion of raising legs only works hip flexors in a dynamic way. Abs serve as stabilizers, unless waist is being flexed at top of motion.
starting position
ending position
Muscles
| target | Hip Flexors | (Rectus Abdominis) |
| synergist | Hip Adductors |
| stabilizers | Rectus Abdominis | Obliques | Triceps Brachii | Latissimus Dorsi | Trapezius, Lower | Deltoid, Posterior | Pectoralis Major, Sternal | Deltoid, Anterior |
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