Triceps Dip on High Parallel Bars Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Triceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps Brachii
- Secondary Muscles
- Pectoralis Major Sternal Head, Deltoid Anterior, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head
- Intensity
- high
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- High Parallel Bar Dips
How to: Triceps Dip on High Parallel Bars
- Position yourself between the parallel bars and grip the bars firmly.
- Lift your body off the ground by extending your arms.
- Lower your body by bending your elbows until they are at approximately 90 degrees.
- Push yourself back up to the starting position by extending your arms.
Common Mistakes
- Letting the shoulders rise too high.
- Not going low enough during dips.
- Flaring elbows out excessively.
Modifications
- Perform on a lower bar to reduce intensity.
- Bend your knees and keep your feet on the ground for support.
Tips
- Keep your body straight and avoid swinging.
- Lower your body until your arms are at a 90-degree angle for maximum range.
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
Triceps Dip on High Parallel Bars Alternatives
Tags
triceps
upper arms
dips
strength
bodyweight
compound exercise