London Bridges

Primary Muscles: lats

Secondary: biceps, forearms, & middle back

Equipment: other

Difficulty: intermediate

Force: pull

Instructions

Step 1.Attach a climbing rope to a high beam or cross member. Below it, ensure that the smith machine bar is locked in place with the safeties and cannot move. Alternatively, a secure box could also be utilized.

Step 2.Stand on the bar, using the rope to balance yourself. This will be your starting position.

Step 3.Keeping your body straight, lean back and lower your body by slowly going hand over hand with the rope. Continue until you are perpendicular to the ground.

Step 4.Keeping your body straight, reverse the motion, going hand over hand back to the starting position.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you need other as equipment.
London Bridgesprimarily uses your latsbut it also hits biceps, forearms, & middle back.

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