Progression ladder for the Parallel Bar Dip

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Easier and harder steps around the Parallel Bar Dip

These are the substitutes for the Parallel Bar Dip, ranked by difficulty from the substitutes list: the ones we score below it, then the ones we score above it. They are not reviewed progression steps, so treat the order as a starting point and judge the jump yourself.

Easier steps (6)

  1. Close-grip Push-up Off Of A Dumbbell

    Close-grip Push-up Off Of A Dumbbell

    • Intermediate
    • Bodyweight
    • Triceps
  2. Three Bench DipPlay demonstration

    Three Bench Dip

    • Intermediate
    • Bodyweight
    • Triceps
  3. Dumbbell Neutral Grip Bench PressPlay demonstration

    Dumbbell Neutral Grip Bench Press

    • Intermediate
    • Dumbbell
    • Triceps
  4. Bench Dip On FloorPlay demonstration

    Bench Dip On Floor

    • Intermediate
    • Bodyweight
    • Triceps
  5. Dumbbell Standing Bent Over Two Arm Triceps ExtensionPlay demonstration

    Dumbbell Standing Bent Over Two Arm Triceps Extension

    • Intermediate
    • Dumbbell
    • Triceps
  6. Bench Dip (Knees Bent)Play demonstration

    Bench Dip (Knees Bent)

    • Beginner
    • Bodyweight
    • Triceps

Where you are now

Parallel Bar Dip

Parallel Bar Dip

  • Intermediate
  • Other
  • Triceps

Harder steps (3)

  1. Narrow Push-up On Exercise BallPlay demonstration

    Narrow Push-up On Exercise Ball

    • Advanced
    • Stability-ball
    • Triceps
  2. Diamond Push-upPlay demonstration

    Diamond Push-up

    • Advanced
    • Bodyweight
    • Triceps
  3. One Arm DipPlay demonstration

    One Arm Dip

    • Advanced
    • Bodyweight
    • Triceps

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