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Dip

A compound upper body exercise that targets the chest, shoulders, and triceps through controlled bodyweight movements on parallel bars or dip station.

Exercise Overview

Category

Dynamic Calisthenics

Exercise_Type

Strength

Difficulty_Level

Intermediate

Technique

Grasp the parallel bars with arms fully extended and body suspended. Lower your body by bending your elbows until your upper arms are parallel to the ground, then push back up to the starting position.

Starting Position

Grasp the parallel bars with arms fully extended, body suspended, and feet off the ground in a controlled position.

Finishing Position

Return to the starting position with arms fully extended and body suspended, maintaining the same grip and body position throughout the movement.

Form Cues

Keep your core tight, lower your body controlled, push through your palms, maintain proper form, breathe steadily

Common Mistakes

Swinging, incomplete range of motion, poor form, not engaging core, rushing the movement

Progression Tips

Add weight, increase repetitions, perform variations, incorporate tempo changes, try different grip positions.

Regression Tips

Use assistance bands, perform negative dips, focus on form over repetitions, reduce range of motion, practice stability.

Safety Notes

Maintain proper form to avoid shoulder strain. Stop if you experience pain in shoulders, elbows, or wrists. Ensure the dip bars are stable and properly positioned. Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.