Intermediate exercise

Parallel Bar Dip

  • Muscle Growth
  • Strength
  • Calisthenics

Technique

How to perform Parallel Bar Dip

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

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 Deltoid0.5Mover, Stabilizer