Knee Raise Parallel Bars demonstration

Knee Raise Parallel Bars

Learn how to do the Knee Raise Parallel Bars with proper form, setup, and execution.

This leverage machine movement primarily targets waist, including abdominals, abs.

How to Perform Knee Raise Parallel Bars

  1. 1

    Stand between a set of parallel bars and support your weight on your forearms.

  2. 2

    Let your legs hang straight down and engage your abs.

  3. 3

    Take a breath and raise your knees toward your chest by bending your hips and knees, squeezing your abs at the top and exhale.

  4. 4

    Slowly lower your legs back to the starting position and breathe in.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions