Wide Grip Chest Dip on High Parallel Bars Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Pectoralis Major
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Chest
- Primary Muscle
- Pectoralis Major
- Secondary Muscles
- Triceps Brachii, Deltoid Anterior
- Intensity
- high
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 6
- Alternate Names
- High Parallel Bar Dip
How to: Wide Grip Chest Dip on High Parallel Bars
- Start by gripping the high parallel bars with your hands shoulder-width apart.
- Lift your body off the ground and keep your legs straight or bent on the support.
- Lower your body by bending your elbows while maintaining an upright torso.
- Push yourself back to the starting position using your chest and triceps.
Common Mistakes
- Letting the elbows flare out.
- Not going low enough during the dip.
- Using excessive momentum instead of control.
Modifications
- Use an assisted dip machine to reduce body weight pressure.
- Perform with bent knees if hanging is difficult.
Tips
- Keep your elbows slightly tucked in for better control.
- Engage your core throughout the movement to maintain stability.
- Lower your body until your elbows are at about a 90-degree angle.
Wide Grip Chest Dip on High Parallel Bars Alternatives
Tags
chest
strength
bodyweight
triceps
shoulders
dip