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side hip (on parallel bars)

side hip (on parallel bars) exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: abs. Equipment: body weight.

side hip (on parallel bars) exercise demonstration
Target muscle
abs
Muscle group
obliques
Body part
waist
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

obliques, hip flexors

How to perform

  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.