
Dips - Chest Version
- Equipment
- Other
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Force
- Push
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Type
- Strength
Also works: Shoulders, Triceps
How to do the Dips - Chest Version
- 1
For this exercise you will need access to parallel bars. To get yourself into the starting position, hold your body at arms length (arms locked) above the bars.
- 2
While breathing in, lower yourself slowly with your torso leaning forward around 30 degrees or so and your elbows flared out slightly until you feel a slight stretch in the chest.
- 3
Once you feel the stretch, use your chest to bring your body back to the starting position as you breathe out. Tip: Remember to squeeze the chest at the top of the movement for a second.
- 4
Repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.
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