Dip Bars

Dip bars are sturdy parallel bars used for bodyweight exercises that primarily target the upper body, including the chest, triceps, and shoulders.

Key Points

• Keep elbows close to body
• Lower yourself until shoulders are below elbows
• Maintain a neutral spine
• Control the movement on the way down and up
• Engage your core throughout the exercise

Common Mistakes

• Flared elbows
• Not going low enough
• Swinging the body
• Neglecting to engage core muscles
• Hyperextending the lower back