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.


How to do it
- 1
Draw both hands back to the waist, palms turning up, weight shifting onto the right leg.
- 2
Cross the wrists in front of the lower abdomen, palms facing in.
- 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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