London Bridges
- Equipment
- Other
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Force
- Pull
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Type
- Strength
Also works: Biceps, Forearms, Middle Back
How to do the London Bridges
- 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.
- 2
Stand on the bar, using the rope to balance yourself. This will be your starting position.
- 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.
- 4
Keeping your body straight, reverse the motion, going hand over hand back to the starting position.
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