Parallettes Training 101

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Website: www.moversodyssey.com
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Parallettes can be an amazing workout if you know how to use them. A great tool for upper body strength and learning to integrate the core with the rest of the body, especially the shoulders and arms.
This video will cover the basics of parallette training for the beginner. Topics covered will include...
* Simple body mechanics
* Parallete basic exercise program
* Training considerations
* buying or building tips
I use parallettes as a moving meditation/strength training workout. I find they lend themselves to this type of focused strength training because of isometric (static) holds that are such a major part of the training. It takes a lot of focus and will power, and if you want more of these this training is for you.

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[@paulboland6333]

So glad I found this. Most “beginners” videos have way too many exercises I didn’t really know where to start. Or how many reps or how long to do them either.

[@SxCR4WR]

Did you figure it out? I’m trying to figure it out myself now my paralletes came in today. I’ve been working out for 3 years now but want to get into this some as well

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[@moversodyssey]

Thankyou! I hope you get a lot out of this channel and even more out of your calisthenic movement journey.

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how did u progress so far?

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[@moversodyssey]

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[@artorlaw]

This is an awesome video. I'm about to getting into Parallettes, would you please make more video about it? Liked and subscribed !

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[@CameronThompsonMMA]

I’m gonna build mine with 2 x 4s so I have to use a more crab claw grip and also it’s cheaper. Love the vids dude! I’ve been watching your videos pretty much everyday such you released the video on the haltere.

[@moversodyssey]

Glad you've been enjoying them. thank you for watching! Never seen the handles made with 2x4's but I've seen them made with thick dowel rods. It'll be interesting to see how it works out, good luck with it!

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[@mizukarate]

Do you do the reverse plank? Saw this on youtube and do this.

[@chupiperea]

Very informative video. I travel quite often for work and personally. I am looking for a set of parallettes which are sturdy and portable enough to pack in a suite case. I visited the link you posted for the parallettes on Amazon. They look sturdy but dont appear to be very portable. Do you have another recommendation?

[@moversodyssey]

Well it depends on what you want to be able to do on them. The ones posted above are suitable for any use and they do come apart but it will require a tool. The homemade version in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/imPEdXSsgs6SgNE are easily portable and are my personal favorite but obviously these require some work upfront to build. This pair, amzn.to/2oJlUfo is great for travel but they are mini parallettes and are could be difficult for someone new to the training or someone with flexibility issues who might need more clearance. Sorry I don't have a better answer, always on the look out for a good travel pair. If I run across a good pair I will post them. Good luck

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[@gumbyrotten]

I’m just beginning paralettes but I’m in a perfect spot for phase one of an L Sit

[@ZeNex74]

tempted to get into instead of just heavy lifting.. worth getting small paralettes or higher so can also do dips??

[@moversodyssey]

Its up to you. If they are going to be used only at your house then its usually works out well, although they do tend to be little wobbly if they are tall but cheap. If you want something portable definitely go smaller. Personally I use a homemade portable setup and I do my dips on rings mostly, which are portable too. The next video is a rings 101 video I should be posting today or tomorrow if you want to check them out. Good luck and let me know if you have anymore questions.

[@ZeNex74]

ShapeShifters Den only room is garden and not greatest for being level. maybe small but sturdy if I go for

[@moversodyssey]

Check for parallettes with a wider, sturdier base perhaps. There are also dip stations that are basically tall parallettes who's base's are connected making it one solid unit. This could also be helpful on uneven ground.

[@ZeNex74]

ill maybe make the smaller ones and see. cheers

[@ZeNex74]

depends on price in uk, else its £35 for the small one on amazon. wasnt sure if too low www.amazon.co.uk/d/Gymnastics/Gravity-Fitness-Parallettes-Calisthenics-Gymnastics/B01AAJDB2Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496335462&sr=8-1&keywords=parallette

[@dhanyahegde7802]

Hey dude Please reply Can I use push up bar instead of parallettes ??

[@moversodyssey]

Dhanya Hegde , push up bars will work fine for certain movements and possibly for all the movement's if your hips are highly mobile. I myself started on pushup bars. Eventually in had to move to paralettes for things like l sit to hanstand press, but you could easily get a full workout without these movements.

[@dhanyahegde7802]

Thank you sir

[@gator3186]

How often can these exercises be done?

[@moversodyssey]

Depends on your current strength level and how much alternative training your doing. The limiting factor is usually the wrists, forearms, and elbows. If you haven't done similar work before, these structures can take a while to adjust to supporting the body. To get the most use out of the parallettes be sure to warm up the hands and forearms and use trigger point self massage on the forearms if they get sore. Hope this helps

[@Jay-yy7uk]

When you do a planche, do you still have o squeeze your shoulder blades together? or is it okay to round the shoulders?

[@moversodyssey]

You won't squeeze them during planche, instead they will protract (round).

[@Jay-yy7uk]

@@moversodyssey Ok great, thanks for letting me know.

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[@runemesa]

I have no idea what he's talking about/trying to explain at the 46 second point. Drawings don't help show whatever he's trying to explain there. I'm totally clueless what he's getting at. Pull low & hug?

[@ptliang011]

You would suggest a parallete 1 ft off the ground 12" for a beginner???

[@moversodyssey]

Yea it's a great height for most people, with the exception being those who have hip mobility issues. If your hamstrings are really tight you might have a little trouble. Best tool for the trade is a set of adjustable parallel bars like you might find at a calisthenics park or gymnastics center. But for home training a 12" set of parallettes or a sturdy, interconnected dip station is a great way to go. Dip station is usually easier but if you fall it feels a bit worse. Lol. Hope that helps, best of luck my friend

[@ptliang011]

@@moversodyssey Thanks!

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I made an awesome pair with PVC pipe. I’m writing from my hospital bed

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lol. Try abs and let us know how that goes.

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