How to do it
Pin your shoulder blades down and back throughout every repetition.
- 1
Grip the parallel bars and hoist yourself up to the starting position.
- 2
Lean your torso slightly forward.
- 3
Lower your body until your shoulders are just below your elbows.
- 4
Push yourself back up to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Lean slightly forward during the dip to better target the chest muscles, while keeping your movements slow and controlled.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the elbows outward on descent
- ✕Dropping fast into the bottom position
- ✕Tilting the head back to look upward