PARALLEL OR V

189. PARALLEL OR V? Dipping bars come in many shapes and sizes. In some, the bars are parallel to one another. Others start wide and join together at one end, forming a "V." If you're lucky enough to work out at a gym that has a couple of different styles of dipping bars, experiment. The advantage of the V-shaped bars is that they allow you to take different grip widths. Generally you'll find the wider the grip the more the outer chest is worked, while narrow grips bring •n more triceps and shoulders.