PARALLEL BARS

The Parallel Bars is an ideal activity to build strength in arms, shoulders, chest and the back.

Benefits

• Build strength in arms, shoulders, chest and back using your body weight as resistance.
• Ability to tone and develop muscle groups in the upper body

Instructions

1. Stretch and warm up for 5 minutes prior to any exercise.
2. Stand facing frame, reach up and grasp handle.
3. Grasp handle with both hands and lift entire body off ground and centre body between the handles, lift feet to bend legs at 90 degree angle and keep ankles together or crossed.
4. Lower body between handles until handles are parallel with chest and elbows are pointing directly behind you. Raise body back to elevated position and repeat.
5. Use correct posture with shoulders back, head and chin up and tighten your abdominal muscles. Look forward, not down.
6. Lift and lower body at smooth and steady pace.
7. Remember to breathe in on your way up and out on your way down at a smooth and even rate.
8. Stretch appropriate muscles to ensure recovery to resting position and prevent soreness.

Age Range: 12 Yrs old and up (Children should be supervised by an adult).