Description:

Pike Ups on Parallel Bars are exercises designed to engage and develop quick twitch fibers in the abdominal region.  In order to maximize the benefit of this exercise, try to compress as much as possible and bring the legs as close to the upper body as possible.  For an added challenge, increase the tempo.  Scale by performing tuck ups on parallel bars.

Process:

• begin in a support position on parallel bars or two solid even level blocks
• ensure that entire body is tight and arms are extended
• bend at the hips to close the space between upper body and lower body
• quickly extend and open up body to finish in original support position