Exercises / Intermediate
V raises on parallel bars
- Abs
- Hip Flexors
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 2
- Equipment
- Parallettes
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Get into a push-up position with your forearms on the parallel bars.
From that position, bend your knees towards your chest and then extend your legs, ending up in a V-position.
Lower your legs again to complete one repetition.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Abs
Hip Flexors
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength30
- Explosivity10
- Technique20
- Cardio10
- Mobility40
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