Exercises

Bodyweight Dips

Also known as Parallel Bar Dips

What It Is

Lowering and lifting your whole body between two handles, a tough test of upper-body pushing strength.

How to Do It

Grip the handles and press up until your arms are straight, feet off the floor. Bend your elbows to lower your body until your upper arms are about level with the floor. Push back up to straight arms.

Tips

Keep your shoulders down, away from your ears. Stop higher if your shoulders feel any pinch.

Skill Level

Intermediate. Free-weight lifts, single-leg balance under load, or near-bodyweight strength moves. Form matters.

Type

Strength. Builds muscle and strength with controlled, resisted movement.

Engagement

Bilateral. Each rep works both sides of the body at once.

Primary Muscles

Front Shoulders

Equipment

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