Bodyweight Dip

Set-up

• Grip the parallel bars and lift yourself up to straight arms, shoulders over your hands.
• Keep your torso upright and your legs still beneath you.

How to do it

1. Bend your elbows to lower yourself straight down.
2. Stop when your upper arms are about parallel to the floor.
3. Press back up until your arms are straight.

Coaching cues

• Stay upright to keep the work on your triceps.
• Elbows point straight back, close to your body.

Common mistakes

• Shrugging the shoulders up towards your ears at the bottom.
• Kicking the legs to get back up.

Safety

• Use an assisted dip machine or a band until you can control the full range.