side hip (on parallel bars)
A waist exercise targeting the abs, performed with body weight.
How to do side hip (on parallel bars)
Stand between two parallel bars with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Place your hands on the bars and lift your body off the ground, supporting your weight on your arms.
Engage your abs and slowly lift your legs to the side, keeping them straight.
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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