From your first push-up to your first planche — the Gravlair Mini Parallettes are built to take you there. Crafted from solid natural wood with a stable, non-slip base, they give you the foundation to unlock L-sits, handstands, and deep push-up progressions without wrist pain holding you back.
From your first push up to a full planche— see what's possible.
Our equipment doesn't just get reviewed — it gets verified by coaches who train with it every single day. These are the athletes who trust Gravlair when it matters most.
Static athlete / coach
Lee An is a seasoned calisthenics athlete and coach with over 8 years of experience in bodyweight training. He has competed and judged at the highest levels across Asia — most notably taking the championship title at the Bangkok, Thailand Calisthenics Competition in 2025. With 27.8k followers, Lee An is one of Southeast Asia's most respected calisthenics coaches.
Freestyle athlete / coach
A 2x Singapore National Champion and Asia Calisthenics Championship podium finisher, Yu Jun has spent 11 years mastering freestyle calisthenics and 8 years passing that expertise on as a coach. His competitive record and coaching pedigree make him one of the most well-rounded athletes in the region.
Static athlete / coach
With a decade of calisthenics training, 5 years of coaching, and a background in physiotherapy, Xiang Bin brings a rare combination of competitive experience and scientific knowledge to the sport. His 4th place finish at the Asia Static Calisthenics Championship reflects years of disciplined, science-based training.
freestyle athlete / coach
With 10 years of calisthenics experience, 4 years of coaching, and a foundation in physiotherapy, Brian represents the rare combination of competitive athlete and movement scientist. His back-to-back podium finishes at the Singapore National Championship — 1st and 2nd place — are the result of a decade of disciplined, science-backed training.
Both. A beginner uses them for elevated push-ups, dips, and L-sit progressions. An advanced athlete uses the same pair for planche, handstand press, and maltese work. The equipment doesn't change — your skill level does. That's the point.
When you train with flat palms on the floor, your wrist joint sits at 90° under full bodyweight load. Over time that compresses the joint and causes pain. Parallettes shift you into a neutral grip — the same position your wrist is in when it's completely relaxed. It's not a weakness issue. It's a mechanics issue. Our coaches see this constantly.
The short list: push-ups, dips, L-sits, tuck L-sit, V-sit, tuck planche, advanced tuck planche, straddle planche, full planche, handstand, handstand push-up, pseudo planche push-up, pike push-up, Bulgarian dips, Korean dips. From day one to competition level — it's all covered on one pair.
Yes. The geometric wide base design is built specifically to handle inverted bodyweight loading. This is the exact stability concern that causes people to distrust cheaper Amazon alternatives — and it's why we didn't cut corners on the base. Coach-verified, competition-tested.
Natural wood will show use over time — that's expected and normal. Minor variations in grain, tone, and surface texture are inherent to the material and part of what makes each set unique. Proper care (keep dry, store indoors, avoid prolonged water exposure) will maintain them long-term.
Standard parallettes suit most users — they provide full range of motion for push ups, L-sits, and handstand training. Mini parallettes are for athletes who want a portable option to take to the park or travel with, or who want a secondary pair for specific skill training. If you're unsure, start with standard.