Impossible Dips
From support on parallel bars, lower until the forearms lie along the bars, then press back up to straight arms; the triceps lift the body from the forearms.
How to do it
Setup
Support on parallel bars, arms straight, body upright, legs together.
Steps
- Bend the elbows and lower until the forearms rest on the bars.
- Keep the elbows pointing back and the shoulders down.
- Press back up to straight arms from the forearms.
Common mistakes
Dropping onto the forearms: lower under control and land softly. Shoulders rolling forward at the bottom: chest up, shoulders pulled back. Trying it before regular dips are strong: it is far harder; build the dip first.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale pressing.
