Side Hip (on parallel bars)
Expert Advice
Keep your core tight and move your legs through a full range of motion for maximum muscle engagement.
How-to-do Steps
- Position yourself between parallel bars, gripping them with both hands.
- Press down on the bars to lift your body, keeping your legs straight below you.
- Keeping your body upright, raise your legs sideways as high as possible.
- Lower your legs back down with control to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching sides.
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Muscles Worked
Side Hip (on parallel bars) primarily targets the Abs, with Strength mechanics using Special Bar. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Abs100%
Equipment
Special Bar
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Side Hip (on parallel bars) work?
Side Hip (on parallel bars) primarily targets the Abs. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Special Bar.
How many sets and reps should I do for Side Hip (on parallel bars)?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Side Hip (on parallel bars) suitable for beginners?
Side Hip (on parallel bars) is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
