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Parallette Support

The Parallette Support is a hold exercise that builds the initial straight arm strength necessary for the ring support hold. This exercise will strength elongated tendons, especially through the elbow joint.

  • Type Of Exercise: Strength
  • Muscles: Biceps, Shoulders, Trapezius, Chest, Abdominals
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Equipment: Parallettes, Plyometric Box

Parallette Support

  1. Set two parallettes on boxes at least waist-high and turn them outward 45-degrees.
  2. Stand between the boxes, grab the parallettes, and hop up to a top support over them. Your hands should be turned out.
  3. Straighten your elbows and press them forward, depress your shoulder blades, and keep your body tight.
  4. Hold for time.
  • Exercise: Strap Ring Support Swing
  • Type of Exercise: Strength
  • Muscles: Biceps, Shoulders, Trapezius, Chest, Abdominals
  • Difficulty: Intermediate
  • Equipment: Gymnastic Rings, LARS Straps
  • Exercise: Ring Plank
  • Type of Exercise: Strength
  • Muscles: Biceps, Shoulders, Trapezius, Abdominals
  • Difficulty: Intermediate
  • Equipment: Gymnastic Rings