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bodyweight · intermediate

Parallel Bar Dip

Primary muscles
chest, triceps
Secondary
shoulders
Equipment
parallel bars

Coaching cues

  • Slight forward lean for chest, upright for triceps.
  • Lower until upper arm is parallel to the floor.
  • Press to lockout without shrugging.

Common mistakes

  • Diving too deep with cold shoulders.
  • Shrugging at the top.