Dips

Grip the parallel bars and lift your body with straight arms. Lean your upper body slightly forward for your chest and press your shoulders down to create a stable position.

Bend your elbows and lower slowly. Feel the lower chest stretch, but stop before your shoulders start to roll forward.

Press the handles strongly down to come up. Think about pushing your whole body up with your lower chest rather than simply straightening your arms.

Think about driving your body up with your lower chest. If you feel only your triceps, lean your upper body a little farther forward and try again.

If you stay too upright or let your shoulders roll forward, your triceps and shoulders will tire before your chest. Keep the forward lean and prevent your shoulders from rounding.

Take a deep breath as you lower and exhale as you rise. A steady breath helps keep your position from shifting throughout the set.

A greater forward lean increases chest tension. However, leaning too far can bother your shoulders, so find an angle that suits you.