Dips
Also called Parallel bar dips
The dip is a pressing exercise on parallel bars. You support your whole weight on straight arms, lower your body and press back up. It mostly works your chest, triceps and shoulders, and your upper back and abs assist. It suits you once you can hold a steady support with your shoulders down. If a full dip is too hard, a band can help, and Bench dips build the strength. Go only as deep as your shoulders stay stable. When sets feel easy, move on to Ring dips or Korean dips.
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How to do it
- Grip the parallel bars and press up until your arms are straight.
- Draw your shoulders down and lean your body slightly forward.
- Bend your elbows back and lower until your upper arms are near level with the floor.
- Press up until your arms are straight again, shoulders still down.
Form tips
- Start in support, arms straight, shoulders down.
- Lower down, elbows tracking back, not flaring out.
- Go only as deep as your shoulders stay controlled.
Common mistake
- Sinking so deep that your shoulders roll forward.