
London Bridges
Standing on a fixed bar, lower yourself backward hand over hand on a rope, then climb back up. The body stays straight throughout.
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Type
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force direction
- Pull
- Muscles
- 7
Form sequence
01 · setup
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.
02 · start
Stand on the bar, using the rope to balance yourself. This will be your starting position.
03 · lower · Key step
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.
04 · return
Keeping your body straight, reverse the motion, going hand over hand back to the starting position.
What's working
3D
- Latissimus Dorsi
Primary · 93 exercises
- Biceps Brachii
Secondary · 127 exercises
- Wrist & Finger Flexors
Secondary · 119 exercises
- Wrist & Finger Extensors
Secondary · 119 exercises
- Brachioradialis
Secondary · 119 exercises
- Rhomboids
Secondary · 99 exercises
- Middle Trapezius
Secondary · 164 exercises
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