Straight-Bar Dips
The Straight-Bar Dips is a compound exercise that mainly works the triceps and chest, with help from the shoulders. You'll need: dip bars.
Required Equipment
Straight-Bar Dips Muscles Worked
Primary
Triceps (triceps brachii); Chest (pectoralis major, sternal head)
Secondary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
How to do the Straight-Bar Dips
Grip the parallel or straight bars firmly with your palms facing inward and arms fully extended.
Lift your body off the ground, crossing your feet behind you or keeping them straight down.
Lean your torso forward slightly to target your chest muscles more effectively.
Inhale as you slowly bend your elbows to lower your body until your shoulders drop below your elbows.
Exhale and press powerfully through your palms to push yourself back up to the starting position.
Straight-Bar Dips FAQs
What muscles does the Straight-Bar Dips work?
The Straight-Bar Dips mainly works the triceps and chest, with help from the shoulders. The main muscles are the triceps brachii and pectoralis major.
What equipment do you need for the Straight-Bar Dips?
Dip bars.
Is the Straight-Bar Dips a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Straight-Bar Dips go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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