Arms·Other·Compound

Parallel Bar Dip

Triceps · Other

Beginner

Body Part

Arms

Equipment

Other

Level

Beginner

Type

Compound

Force

Push

The Parallel Bar Dip is a beginner other exercise that primarily targets the Triceps.

Muscles Worked

Triceps primaryChest secondaryShoulders secondary

How to Do the Parallel Bar Dip

  1. 1Stand 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.
  2. 2Begin by flexing the elbow, lowering your body until your arms break 90 degrees. Avoid swinging, and maintain good posture throughout the descent.
  3. 3Reverse the motion by extending the elbow, pushing yourself back up into the starting position.
  4. 4Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Related Exercises

Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.