How to Make Any Park Your Own Personal Gym

Here, 20 exercises you can do in a park.
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Get outside this summer and use the city as your gym. Below, we found the best park exercises you can do for a total body workout — no gym fees (or equipment) required.

1. Explosive Pull-Up
via Fitness Magazine

Make sure you use a tree branch that is thick enough to support your weight. This move works your back, biceps, quads, and shoulders.

2. Park Railing Reverse Row
via Lifting Revolution

This reverse row is another great exercise for your back and shoulders. If the railing is at a slant, switch sides so that the work on your muscles is even.

3. Monkey Bar Pull-Ups
via Skinny Mom

As simple as it sounds, this move uses the monkey bars as a substitute for the pull-up bar at the gym. If you want to challenge yourself, swing back and forth down the set of bars rather than just pulling yourself up on one.

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