Parallel bars is an exercise apparatus that has moved from the world of gymnastics to mainstream fitness. Parallel bars can be found at a gym and are excellent for training the chest, triceps, pectorals and shoulders. They enable you to perform compound exercises, shape your upper body and build muscle mass.
Parallel Bar Dips
Parallel bar dips primarily target the upper pectorals as well as the shoulders and triceps. This exercise can be classified as a compound and chest exercise that builds muscle mass in the triceps and chest. Begin by standing between two parallel bar and placing both hands on the bars. Enter the starting position by fully extending both arms and pushing your torso upwards. Ensure that your back and torso are straight and bend your knees with your feet behind you. When you fully extend your arms, you should feel the contraction in your triceps. Lower your body downward by bending your elbows. You should also feel a contraction in your triceps as you are lowing your body. Lift yourself back up until your arms are fully extended and repeat as many times as desired.
L-Sit
The L-Sit exercise targets your abdominal muscles, triceps and lower chest. Begin by standing between two parallel bars and placing both arms on it. Extend your torso upwards by extending your arms and fully extend your legs in front of you. Your torso and legs should form an L. Hold this position for 20 to 30 seconds and return to the starting position. There also many variations to the L-Sit. You are bend your knees and bring them toward your torso. You can also tuck your legs and bring them upward until they are parallel to the bar. Repeat this exercise as many times as desired.
Uprise
The uprise exercise targets your pectorals, upper thighs, arms and buttocks. Begin by standing between two parallel bars and placing your hands on both bars. Enter the starting position by lifting your torso upwards and straightening your arms. Bring both legs together and swing them toward your front and swing them backwards. Ensure that your torso should remains straight while doing. You should only bend your waist, keep your arms straight and toes pointed. Repeat as many times as desired.
Planche Pushup
Begin by standing towards to the rear of two parallel bars. Place both hands on the parallel bars and lift your body upward. Straighten your entire body and extend your legs backward so that your torso and legs are parallel to the bars. Using your arms, perform a push by fully extending your arms and push down by bending your elbows. While performing this push up, your legs and torso should remain straight and completely parallel to the parallel bars. Repeat this exercise as many times as desired.
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