Straight Bar Dip

How to Do:

1. Setup Stand in front of a straight bar, set at a height that allows you to jump or step into position with your arms fully extended. Grip the bar with both hands, palms facing downward, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
2. Starting Position Jump or lift yourself onto the bar, supporting your body weight with your arms fully extended. Your legs should hang straight down or slightly bent for balance.
3. Lowering Phase Slowly bend your elbows and lower your body toward the bar, leaning slightly forward. Keep your chest open and shoulders down, lowering until your chest is close to or touches the bar.
4. Pushing Phase Press through your palms to straighten your arms, lifting your body back to the starting position. Focus on engaging your chest, shoulders, and triceps during the upward movement.
5. Repeat Perform the desired number of repetitions, maintaining a controlled pace throughout.

Benefits:

The straight bar dip effectively targets the chest, triceps, and shoulders while engaging stabilising muscles for balance. This exercise emphasises strength and control, offering a unique variation to traditional dip exercises. It also helps improve grip strength and upper body endurance.