Parallettes exercises
Parallettes: 10+ exercises in the FitRay library, each with the muscles it works, step-by-step instructions, the equipment it needs and its own common mistakes.
Open in the exercise browserWhat parallettes are for
Parallettes are small, low parallel bars for floor-based gymnastics. They give a comfortable, neutral grip for push-ups, dips and holds, and they raise your hands so that L-sits, deeper push-ups and handstand work become possible.
Technique and safety
Build strength with holds first, such as the support hold and tuck L-sit, before moving to the advanced skills. Place them on a non-slip surface and check that they cannot tip.
Five to start with
- 1
- 2
- 3IntermediateParallette Compression Raise
Lifting the legs between the bars, for compression strength.
- 4
- 5
All 10+ parallette exercises
- AdvancedDeficit Handstand Push-UpParallettes · Shoulder · Triceps
- AdvancedDeficit Pseudo-Planche Push-UpParallettes · Chest · Shoulder
- AdvancedElephant LiftParallettes · Shoulder
- IntermediateParallette Compression RaiseParallettes · Abs
- AdvancedParallette HandstandParallettes · Shoulder
- AdvancedParallette L-Sit DipParallettes · Abs · Triceps
- AdvancedParallette L-Sit to Tuck PlancheParallettes · Abs · Shoulder
- AdvancedParallette Pike Push-UpParallettes · Shoulder · Triceps
- IntermediateParallette Shoulder StandParallettes · Abs · Shoulder
- AdvancedParallette Straddle Press to HandstandParallettes · Abs · Shoulder
- IntermediateParallette Swing-ThroughParallettes · Abs · Shoulder
- IntermediateParallette Tuck-Up to L-SitParallettes · Abs · Shoulder
- IntermediateStraddle L-SitParallettes · Abs · Quads