Dips

Starting position

• Support yourself on the parallel bars, arms straight, shoulders down.
• Legs bent or straight, body still.

Execution

• Lower by bending the elbows until the upper arms are about horizontal.
• Push up until the arms are almost straight.
• Upright: more triceps; leaning forward: more chest.

Common mistakes

• Going too deep: this strains the shoulders.
• Shrugging the shoulders to the ears.
• Swinging the legs for momentum.