Parallel Bars

Parallel Bars are two parallel horizontal bars set at a fixed distance from each other, used for body-weight exercises like dips and leg raises.

Key Points

• Keep your elbows slightly bent to prevent joint strain.
• Engage your core for stability.
• Maintain a neutral spine throughout the exercise.
• Use controlled movements; do not swing your body.
• Keep your shoulders down and away from your ears.

Common Mistakes

• Locking the elbows, increasing joint strain.
• Not engaging the core, leading to instability.
• Allowing the back to arch excessively.
• Using momentum to perform the exercise.
• Raising the shoulders toward the ears.