Dips (Parallel Bar)

The technique.

1. 01

   Grasp parallel bars with a neutral grip, pushing yourself up to fully extend your arms.

2. 02

   Lean slightly forward for chest emphasis, or keep torso upright for triceps focus.

3. 03

   Lower your body by bending your elbows, allowing your shoulders to dip below your elbows.

4. 04

   Push through your palms to powerfully extend your arms and return to the starting position.

5. 05

   Keep your legs straight or slightly bent, controlling the movement.

What goes wrong.

• ×Not going deep enough, limiting the range of motion.
• ×Flaring elbows out too wide, stressing the shoulder joints.
• ×Shrugging shoulders up to your ears, losing shoulder stability.
• ×Using momentum to complete repetitions, reducing muscle engagement.
• ×Rounding the back excessively, compromising spinal alignment.