Exercises / Intermediate
Straddle swings
- Triceps
- Anterior Deltoid
- Lumbar
- Upper Chest
- Lower Chest
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 5
- Equipment
- Parallettes
01 / Steps
How to do it
Perform a swinging dip.
With your body parallel to the ground, open your legs and lock your elbows to achieve a straddle planche position.
Aim to at least clearly hit the position before dropping down for the next repetition.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Triceps
Anterior Deltoid
Lumbar
Upper Chest
Lower Chest
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength65
- Explosivity15
- Technique50
- Cardio30
- Mobility35
Sessions
Sessions with this exercise
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