Exercise technique

side hip (on parallel bars)

The side hip (on parallel bars) is a challenging core exercise that targets the abs, obliques, and hip flexors by requiring you to lift your legs to the side while supporting your body weight on parallel bars.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand between two parallel bars with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Place your hands on the bars and lift your body off the ground, supporting your weight on your arms.
  3. Engage your abs and slowly lift your legs to the side, keeping them straight.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Obliques, Hip flexors.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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