Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | isolated |
Direction | pull |
Equipment | monkeybars |
Additional Equipment | - |
Instructions
Preparation
Grasp horizontal bar with shoulderwide overhand grip and pull body up until chin is at height of bar. Bend legs a little.Execution
Slightly flex waist and raise one leg up until thigh is little higher than parallel to ground. Return, simultaneously pull other leg up. Repeat.Variations / Comments
Donīt swing. Execution length may be limited by strength of stabilizing muscles.
Starting Position
Ending Position
Muscles
Target | Hip Flexors |
Synergist | - |
Stabilizers | Rectus Abdominis | Obliques | Deltoid, Posterior | Infraspinatus | Rhomboids | Trapezius, Lower | Trapezius, Middle | Biceps Brachii | Brachialis | Brachioradialis |
Front
Rear