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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

  1. 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.

  2. 02 · start

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

  3. 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.

  4. 04 · return

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