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Support Hold

Straight-arm hold on parallel bars. A static straight-arm hold on parallel bars or rings. Builds the stability you need for dips and muscle-ups.

Category
Bodyweight
Muscles
Shoulders, Triceps, Core
Level
Beginner
Equipment
Parallel bars

How to do the Support Hold, step by step

  1. Jump into support, arms straight.
  2. Actively push your shoulders down, away from your ears.
  3. Body straight, legs together.
  4. Hold still.

Common mistakes and how to fix them

  • Shoulders sinkactively push down.
  • Elbows bendlock out your arms.

How to scale the Support Hold

If you can't do the movement cleanly yet or the workout is too heavy, use one of these variations:

  • Lightly support yourself with your feet on the floor
  • Shorter holds

Also known as

Ring support

These descriptions are general guidance and don't replace a coach. Have someone at your box show you new movements, and stop if anything hurts.

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