How to do London Bridges
- Main muscle
- Lats
- Equipment
- Other
- Level
- Intermediate
- Type
- Strength
Secondary muscles
How to do it
- 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.
This page is general information. If you have an injury, pain or a health condition, check with a professional before doing this exercise.
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