Apparent close

How to do the Apparent close: full step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Shoulders, Legs, Core), equipment (Bodyweight) and a two-frame demo. Free to read, from the Setline exercise catalog.

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Apparent close: start and finish positions
Apparent close: start and finish positions

How to do it

  1. 1

    Draw both hands back to the waist, palms turning up, weight shifting onto the right leg.

  2. 2

    Cross the wrists in front of the lower abdomen, palms facing in.

  3. 3

    Separate the palms and push forward at shoulder height, settling into a left bow stance.

In a Setline session: 3 sets of 6.

Questions

What equipment do I need for the Apparent close?

The Apparent close uses: Bodyweight.

Which muscles does the Apparent close work?

The Apparent close works: Shoulders, Legs, Core.

How many sets and reps for the Apparent close?

In Setline sessions the Apparent close is programmed as 3 sets of 6.

Which Setline styles include the Apparent close?

The Apparent close appears in: Tai Chi.

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Apparent close — how to do it, steps and demo · Setline