Parallel Bar Dip
Parallel Bar Dip is a compound strength exercise using other that trains the triceps.
StrengthOtherBeginnerCompoundPush
Primary muscles: Triceps
Secondary muscles: Chest, Shoulders
How to do it
- Stand between a set of parallel bars. Place a hand on each bar, and then take a small jump to help you get into the starting position with your arms locked out.
- Begin by flexing the elbow, lowering your body until your arms break 90 degrees. Avoid swinging, and maintain good posture throughout the descent.
- Reverse the motion by extending the elbow, pushing yourself back up into the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Track it with MyoAmigo
MyoAmigo pre-fills every set of the Parallel Bar Dip from last time, charts your estimated 1RM trend so you can see strength move without testing a true max, and flags a stall with a concrete fix. It also credits this work toward your weekly Triceps volume on the MyoMap heatmap. New to the movement? Start with picking a working weight and progressive overload.
