Scapular Dip

What it is

In a straight-arm support on parallel bars, you let the shoulders rise toward the ears and then push them back down, without bending the elbows. It trains shoulder depression, which is key for dips, L-sits and support holds. Keep the arms locked.

Technique tips

• Start in a locked support
• Let the shoulders shrug up slowly
• Push them down as far as you can
• Keep the elbows straight throughout

How to track your progress

Log reps, and add the extra load if you wear a belt or a vest. Straddly counts your bodyweight in the estimated max, so added weight and extra reps both show up as progress, and new records are flagged during the session.