Gravity Fitness Medium Pro Hybrid Parallettes

The Gravity Fitness Hybrid Parallettes combine the strength of heavy-duty metal feet and uprights with the comfort of natural wooden handles. This hybrid design offers maximum stability, zero wobble during advanced calisthenics, and a superior grip that feels better in your hands, even during long sessions or when your hands get sweaty.

Wooden handles are generally better for grip and comfort. They don’t get cold like metal, they don’t feel slippery when sweaty, and they provide a more natural feel during long holds and technical movements. That’s why Gravity Fitness uses high-quality wooden handles combined with ultra-stable metal bases.

Both sizes serve different purposes:

• Medium Parallettes are ideal for push-ups, L-sits, planche progressions, core work, and wrist-friendly strength training.
  
• XL Parallettes provide extra clearance for handstands, tuck presses, deep planche leans, and advanced calisthenics skills.

Most athletes benefit from owning both to cover their full range of training.

Yes. The hybrid design offers unmatched stability, making them ideal for both beginners and advanced users. Beginners especially benefit from the wrist support and solid base, while advanced athletes appreciate the load capacity for more technical skills.

Our Hybrid Parallettes are built to handle over 150kg of dynamic load, making them safe for all bodyweight training and advanced movements like handstand presses, weighted planche work, and static holds.

Yes. The wide metal base provides excellent stability on most surfaces including rubber gym flooring, concrete, carpet, and outdoor areas. Always ensure you’re training on a level surface for safety.

The Medium Hybrid Parallettes are very portable and fit easily in most travel bags. The XL versions are larger but still lightweight enough to transport for serious athletes who travel and train on the go.

Absolutely. The XL Hybrid Parallettes are especially well-suited for handstand practice thanks to the added clearance, rock-solid base, and natural grip of the wooden handles. They help reduce wrist strain and provide extra balance feedback.

Full wooden parallettes can sometimes flex, crack, or degrade under load over time. The Gravity Hybrid design eliminates this risk by combining solid steel uprights and base with wooden handles, offering long-term durability with superior grip comfort.

Check out our complete Parallettes Buyers Guide, where we break down the key differences between sizes, handle designs, and use cases, making it easy to select the right set for your home gym.