LiftsmithParallel bar support hold alternatives
Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the parallel bar support hold, best matches first.
- Bench dipTrains the triceps, same movement, needs flat bench.
- Feet-up bench dipTrains the triceps, same movement, needs flat bench and plyo box or step.
- Seated dip machineTrains the triceps, same movement, needs chest press machine.
- DipTrains the triceps, same movement.
- Ring dipTrains the triceps, same movement, needs gymnastic rings.
- Ring support holdTrains the triceps, same movement, needs gymnastic rings.
- Slow dip loweringTrains the triceps, same movement.
- Straight-bar dipTrains the triceps, same movement, needs pull-up bar.
- Close-grip bench pressTrains the triceps, needs barbell, flat bench and squat rack.
- Close-grip floor pressTrains the triceps, needs barbell and squat rack.
- Close-grip push-upTrains the triceps, no equipment.
- Freestanding handstandTrains the triceps, same movement, no equipment.
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