Beginner exercise

Band-Assisted Dip

Also called Band-Assisted Parallel Bar Dip

  • Coordination
  • Strength
  • Calisthenics

Technique

How to perform Band-Assisted Dip

  1. Secure a long loop band across the parallel bars and check the attachment before loading it.
  2. Place one knee or foot in the band and establish a steady straight-arm support.
  3. Lean slightly forward and bend your elbows to lower within a controlled shoulder range.
  4. Press the bars away to return to straight arms without bouncing on the band.
  5. Continue the repetitions with the same knee or foot support.
  6. After the set, unload and step out of the band under control.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Pectoralis Major Sternocostal Head, Triceps Lateral Head, Triceps Long Head, Triceps Medial Head.

MuscleScoreRole
Triceps Lateral Head0.9Target, Mover
Triceps Long Head0.9Target, Mover
Triceps Medial Head0.9Target, Mover
Anterior Deltoid0.5Synergist, Mover
Serratus Anterior0.4Stabilizer

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Progression relationships

These relationships describe graph position, not personal readiness.

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