chest dip on straight bar
A chest exercise targeting the pectorals, performed with body weight.
How to do chest dip on straight bar
Grab the parallel bars with your palms facing down and your arms fully extended.
Bend your knees and cross your ankles.
Lower your body by bending your arms until your shoulders are below your elbows.
Push yourself back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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