Triceps
Parallel Bar Dip
A bodyweight dip on parallel bars that builds the triceps, chest and shoulders.
Energy burned
≈ 23 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 3.9 kcal/min
Estimate range 17–28 kcal (±25 %)
Muscle mass worked10 %
Effort during a set6.5 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age
Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.
Setup
- 1Grip the parallel bars and press yourself up to straight arms.
- 2Keep your shoulders down and away from your ears.
- 3Cross your ankles behind you and lean slightly forward.
How to perform
- 1Lower your body by bending your elbows.
- 2Descend until your upper arms are about parallel to the floor.
- 3Keep your elbows pointing back.
- 4Press back up until your arms are straight.
