Bodyweight dip on parallel bars

Two fixed bars give you room to lower your chest between your hands. Choose a depth from which you can push back smoothly without the shoulders tipping forwards.

Level

Intermediate

Equipment

Parallel bars

Measure

reps

Tempo

2-1-1-0 (down, pause, up, pause)

Technique

1. Grip the bars and push down through both palms to lift your feet. Allow a small forward lean.
2. Bend your elbows behind you, pause at your comfortable depth and press the bars down to return.

Common mistakes

• Dropping fast into the bottom makes depth hard to judge. Slow down before you reach the turnaround.