The Parallel Bar Dip
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 - Upper Pectorals (Chest) |
 - Shoulders (Front); - Triceps |
Illustration And Description
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Parallel bar dips are great mass builders for the chest and triceps. This
exercise can be done at a gym that is equipped with a dipping station (or
machine) or between to solid objects such as two chairs (facing each other).
The important point to remember is to ensure the distance between the two
objects is just greater than shoulder width.
I consider this exercise a chest exercise and a compound movement. Although
this exercise can be classified as a triceps exercise, I use it as a chest
builder. To ensure the effectiveness of this exercise as a chest builder,
remember two points.
First, keep your head down during the course of the movement and move your
body forward. Secondly, move your elbows out a bit. That is, keep your elbows
out and away from your body. This will ensure that you are using more chest
than triceps.
Remember, really concentrate on squeezing your entire chest area at the top of
the movement.
Position for the parallel dip exercise
1. Support your body at straight arm’s length.
2. Keep your back straight, torso straight, knees flexed, and feet behind you.
Execution of the parallel dip exercise
1. Lower your body to a point where you feel a comfortable stretch.
2. Slowly push your torso upward back to the starting position.