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Bodyweight exercise

Parallel-bar chest dip

A vertical bodyweight press with a forward torso angle to emphasize the chest. Lower between the bars with a slight forward lean and press back to support.

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Movement
Vertical push
Difficulty
Advanced
Mechanics
Compound
Posture
Standing

Muscles involved

Equipment and setup

Required: Parallel bars.

  • Support the body above the bars.
  • Lean the torso slightly forward.

How to perform the movement

  1. Lower until the shoulders are comfortably below the elbows.
  2. Press the bars down to rise.
  3. Finish in a stable support.

Technique cues

  • Move within a comfortable shoulder range.
  • Avoid bouncing at the bottom.

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