Classification
| Type | basic |
| Mechanics | compound |
| Direction | push |
| Equipment | monkeybars |
| Additional Equipment | - |
Instructions
Preparation
Grasp parallel bars about shoulderwide with overhand grip. Don´t 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.
Starting Position
Ending Position 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 |
Front
Rear
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