Parallettes are an effective and simple piece of exercise equipment used to perform exercises in gymnastics and bodyweight-based strength training. Training with parallettes challenges many elements of the body, and the exercises provide skills such as balance, flexibility and strength, as well as the ability and body control to perform advanced bodyweight exercises.
What are parallettes:
Parallettes are compact, parallel bars designed for bodyweight training. Parallettes are an essential piece of training equipment in Calisthenics, Gymnastics and Bodyweight Training, where they are used to train and perform exercises such as Handstand, L-Sit, Planche and Push-Ups.
Parallettes provide grip, height and stability, making it possible to perform a variety of dynamic and static exercises within bodyweight training.
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KINETIK PX1 | Parallettes
Our parallettes, KINETIK PX1, are designed with a focus on functionality and quality, and their solid design is created to provide maximum comfort and stability for your training, including:
- Ergonomic
- Non-slip
- Durable
- Stable
- Portable
KINETIK PX1 is designed to precise specifications, giving them the perfect functional properties required for training advanced exercises within Calisthenics and Bodyweight Training.
Push-Ups
Push Ups are a simple bodyweight exercise that strengthens your chest, shoulders and triceps. KINETIK PX1 lifts you off the floor and increases your range of motion, allowing you to perform deeper and more variations of the exercise more effectively, for a higher and more varied activation of your muscles.
Benefits of Push-Ups with parallettes:
- Ergonomic for wrists
- Increased range of motion
- Progressions: Decline Push-Ups and Pseudo Planche Push-Ups
Handstand
Handstand is an advanced bodyweight exercise that strengthens your arm muscles, shoulder muscles and abdominal muscles, while improving your balance and body control. KINETIK PX1 provides a stable base that makes it easier to hold a correct Handstand and reduces stress on the wrists.
Benefits of Handstand with parallettes:
- Ergonomic for wrists
- Stable and non-slip base
- Progressions: Frog Stand and Handstand Push-Ups
Planch
Planche is an advanced bodyweight exercise that strengthens all your upper body muscles, and with parallettes you can progressively and safely work towards mastering this iconic Calisthenics exercise. KINETIK PX1 provides a solid grip, and their non-slip and stable base provides perfect control when training and practicing various static positions.
Advantages of Planche with parallettes:
- Ergonomic for wrists
- Elevation from floor
- Progressions: Tuck Planche and Straddle Planche
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Updated January 1, 2025
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