Dips...Parallel bar or V neck bar?

[BrisVegasGhost]

Does it matter if you use Parallel bars or dip bars that shape to a V?

The only reason I can see with V shape dip stations is that you can adjust your grip width.
And what is the correct width you should use? I have heard as a general rule of thumb is to use a width that is the same as the length of your arm from your elbow to the tip of your fingers.

Cheers

 

[Shrek]

I like I narrow grip. I keep elbows tucked in to focus on the triceps or flare the rlbows out to focus on the chest.

 

[StrungOut]

Doesn't width change how much chest vs back & shoulders is brought in to it

 

[Darkoz]

Stand in front of the dip bars with arms hanging naturally at your sides
Use that grip width.

 

[Goosey]

Stand in front of the dip bars with arms hanging naturally at your sides
Use that grip width.

Hey Bro from another Mo

 

[bozodos]

That's how I would prefer to do it - less risk of hurting things.

 

[morgan000]

Neither, I used to do them fine, then I introduced decline dumbell press and now my shoulder has been rooted ever since. Every time I do dips I get a sharp pain in my right shoulder. I can handle flat bench and incline, but too painful for dips.