Piece of equipment used for
physical fitness amongst
children. They condition climbers in
agility, upper body strength, confidence, spatial awareness and
endurance, with children often competing how far they can cross without falling, or relying on the fewest rungs. Other uses include locking ones legs around the bars and swinging upside down.
To prevent playground injuries,
monkey bars are usually sited over a
sand pit.
al-Qaeda makes good use of monkey bars in their terrorist training camps.