Exercise
Parallel Bar Dip
Also known as: dips, parallel bar dips, triceps dips, bar dips
Parallel Bar Dip is a compound exercise for the triceps and chest. Main target: triceps lateral head, triceps medial head and middle chest. Also works: anterior deltoid. Equipment: other.
EquipmentOther
TypeCompound (multi-joint)
MovementPush
CategoryStrength
Muscles worked
How to do it
- Stand between a set of parallel bars. Place a hand on each bar, and then take a small jump to help you get into the starting position with your arms locked out.
- Begin by flexing the elbow, lowering your body until your arms break 90 degrees. Avoid swinging, and maintain good posture throughout the descent.
- Reverse the motion by extending the elbow, pushing yourself back up into the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Similar exercises
Ring Dips
Other
Triceps lateral headTriceps medial headMiddle chest
Weighted Bench Dip
Other
Triceps lateral headTriceps medial head
Suspended Push-Up
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Svend Press
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Middle chest
Push-Up on Bosu Ball
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Chain Press
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Alternatives with other equipment
Close-Grip Dumbbell Press
Dumbbell
Triceps lateral headTriceps medial headMiddle chest
One Arm Floor Press
Barbell
Triceps lateral headTriceps medial headMiddle chest
Push-Ups - Close Triceps Position
Bodyweight
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Triceps Pushdown
Cable
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Close-Grip EZ-Bar Press
EZ curl bar
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Dip Machine
Machine
Triceps lateral headTriceps medial head
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