London Bridges

London Bridges — Start position
Start position
London Bridges — End position
End position
Region
Shoulder & Scapula
Equipment
Other
Category
Strength
Level
Intermediate
Mechanic
compound
Force
pull

Muscles worked

  • lats
  • biceps
  • forearms
  • middle back

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  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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