On parallel bars with the trunk leaning well forward and the legs drifting back, the body lowers until the upper arms are level, then presses up: the bar dip, a progression from the bench dip, with the lean shifting work to the chest.
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Dip family
Chest dip (forward lean)
Standard option
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On parallel bars with the trunk leaning well forward and the legs drifting back, the body lowers until the upper arms are level, then presses up: the bar dip, a progression from the bench dip, with the lean shifting work to the chest.
DemandMedium
Equipment requiredA bar to hang from
Muscle focusChest · Triceps · Shoulders
The figure gets into position, then repeats the movement. Technical checks passed; qualified exercise review is pending.
Watch this variation on the 3D figure above: it gets into position, then repeats the movement.
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How to move
Support yourself on parallel bars, the arms straight.
Lean the trunk well forward and lower until the upper arms are level.
Press back up to straight arms.
Form cues
Stop at level upper arms.
Keep the shoulders down away from the ears.
Practice and cautions
No universal dose is assigned. Choose a manageable amount for your current capacity, leave room for controlled repetitions, and allow recovery. A clinician’s individual plan takes priority.
This is movement education, not an assessment or treatment prescription. Stop for sharp or increasing pain, dizziness, numbness or tingling; seek individual guidance for symptoms, injury or restrictions.
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