Parallel-bar dips
- Advanced
- Parallel bars
Lean forward for chest; lower to 90°
Muscles worked
- Primary:
- Chest
- Secondary:
- Shoulders, Triceps
How to do it
- Support yourself on the bars with arms extended.
- Lower by bending the elbows, leaning slightly forward for the chest.
- Press up until the arms extend.
Common mistakes
- Going too deep and straining the shoulder.
- Kipping up with the legs.
Tips
- Lean forward for chest, stay vertical for triceps.
- Keep the shoulders away from the ears.