Exercise
Weighted Parallel Bar Dip
Also known as: weighted triceps dip on high parallel bars, weighted dips, dip belt dips, weighted parallel dips
Weighted Parallel Bar Dip is a compound exercise for the triceps. Main target: triceps. Also works: lower chest and anterior deltoid. Equipment: other.
EquipmentOther
TypeCompound (multi-joint)
MovementPush
CategoryStrength
Muscles worked
How to do it
- Attach a plate to a dip belt (or hold a dumbbell between your legs) and support yourself on parallel bars with arms locked out.
- Keep your torso as upright as possible to emphasize the triceps, then lower yourself by bending the elbows.
- Descend until your upper arms are about parallel to the floor, then press back up to full extension.
- Avoid swinging the added weight; repeat for the prescribed reps.
Similar exercises
Parallel Bar Dip
Other
Triceps lateral headTriceps medial headMiddle chest
Ring Dips
Other
Triceps lateral headTriceps medial headMiddle chest
Weighted Bench Dip
Other
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Sled Overhead Triceps Extension
Other
Triceps long head
Chain Handle Extension
Other
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Alternatives with other equipment
Barbell Incline Reverse-Grip Press
Barbell
Triceps
Machine-Assisted Triceps Dip
Machine
Triceps
Triceps Dip Between Benches
Bodyweight
Triceps
Standing Dumbbell Triceps Extension
Dumbbell
Triceps long head
Triceps Pushdown
Cable
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Close-Grip EZ-Bar Press
EZ curl bar
Triceps lateral headTriceps medial head
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