Back·Other·Compound
London Bridges
Lats · Other
Intermediate
Body Part
Back
Equipment
Other
Level
Intermediate
Type
Compound
Force
Pull
The London Bridges is an intermediate other exercise that primarily targets the Lats.
Muscles Worked
Lats primaryBiceps secondaryForearms secondaryUpper Back secondary
How to Do the London Bridges
- 1Attach 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.
- 2Stand on the bar, using the rope to balance yourself. This will be your starting position.
- 3Keeping 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.
- 4Keeping your body straight, reverse the motion, going hand over hand back to the starting position.
Related Exercises
Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.