How to do it
Depress your shoulders down away from your ears throughout.
- 1
Grip the parallel bars and hoist yourself up to the starting position with arms fully extended.
- 2
Lower your body by bending your elbows, leaning slightly forward.
- 3
Dip down until your elbows are at a 90-degree angle, keeping them tucked in.
- 4
Extend your arms to push yourself back up to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Avoid locking out your elbows at the top of the movement to keep constant tension on the triceps.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the elbows outward to the sides
- ✕Leaning too far forward during the dip
- ✕Bouncing at the bottom of the movement