Straight-bar dip

Dip station with straight bar attachment

Also called straight bar dips

Straight-bar dip, start positionStraight-bar dip, end position
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Support yourself on a dip station fitted with a straight bar. Lower with the elbows back until the shoulders stretch, then press up.

  1. Lean forward for chest emphasis
  2. Lower until the shoulders stretch
  3. Keep the core braced

Movement

Pattern
Vertical push
Type
Compound, several joints move
Sides
Both sides together
Equipment
Dip station

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Upper body
Core

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