Chest Dips
A compound bodyweight exercise performed on parallel bars to target the chest, shoulders, and triceps.
Secondary muscles
How to do it
- Grip parallel bars and lift to start.
- Lean torso forward and bend elbows.
- Lower until upper arms are parallel to floor.
- Pause at the bottom, feeling the stretch.
- Push up through palms, returning to start.
Form cues
- Lean forward
- Keep elbows out to sides
- Descend under control
- Avoid locking elbows at top
Common mistakes
- Staying too upright (triceps focus)
- Going too deep
- Flaring elbows excessively
Breathing
Inhale as you lower, exhale as you press up.
