Straight Bar Dip

What it is

A dip done on top of a single straight bar instead of parallel bars, with the hands in front of the body. It mirrors the pressing part of the muscle-up and asks for more forward lean and shoulder control than regular dips. Lower until the bar touches the upper abs or lower chest.

Technique tips

• Hands shoulder-width on top of the bar
• Lean the chest forward as you lower
• Let the bar come to the upper abs
• Press back to locked arms

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.