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What is Dip?
A pressing movement lowering and raising the body on parallel bars.
In context
Dip is a key concept in calisthenics. A pressing movement lowering and raising the body on parallel bars. Knowing what it means — and how it connects to the rest of your training — turns it from jargon into something you can actually use in the gym.
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Related calisthenics terms
Common questions.
What does dip mean?
A pressing movement lowering and raising the body on parallel bars.
What category does dip belong to?
Dip is a term from calisthenics in strength and fitness training. Browse more calisthenics terms in the Nishaana glossary.
Why does dip matter for training?
Understanding dip helps you train and program more deliberately — it is one of the ideas that separates guessing from a real, repeatable system.
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