Parallettes

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Parallettes are a small gymnastics device used primarily to simulate parallel bars in an actual gym. Homemade bars of this type are similar to pushup bars, or dip bars, but are generally longer, and are very low to the ground. Aside from their appeal as equipment for gymnasts, they are also appropriate for other athletes who wish to develop strength using body-weight exercises.

Typical exercises done on parallettes include L-sits, V-sits, handstand presses and handstand pushups. Although weight is always supported on the hands, some of these exercises are excellent core and leg strengtheners as well.