Dip station (parallel bars)
Bodyweight equipment
This equipment supports bodyweight or weighted exercises. Check stability, grip and adjustment locks. Do not use an unstable bench as a step.
Exercises with this equipment
- Parallel-bar dip
Chest, Triceps
How to do this exercise: Parallel-bar dipSetup · movement · load
ChestTriceps- Set your position
Grip the parallel bars; on an assisted machine set assistance and mount the moving pad following its instructions.
- Make the movement
Lean slightly forward, bend elbows and descend only as far as comfortable. Push up without swinging.
- Breathe and control the pace
Breathe out during the harder part and in on the return. Control the return instead of dropping the weight. Two reps in reserve means you could do about two more clean repetitions.
Watch out forDo not force depth through shoulder pain. More assistance makes this exercise easier.
Understanding the loadStart with bodyweight; the load field records added weight only, not body mass.
For your first use, ask staff to show you the machine settings and safety release. Stop for sharp pain. This basic guide is awaiting professional review.