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Chest Dip

Intermediate
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How to Do It

  1. Position yourself on parallel bars with your arms fully extended and your body straight.
  2. Lower your body by bending your elbows until your shoulders are below your elbows.
  3. Push yourself back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Range of Motion

Full arm extension to upper arms parallel to the floor.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • ×Staying upright (shifts focus to triceps only)
  • ×Going too deep and straining the shoulders
  • ×Flaring the elbows too far out

Prescription

3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest interval60-90 sec

Goal

Target the lower chest and triceps with bodyweight

Body Part

Chest

Equipment

Body Weight

Muscles Worked

PrimaryPectorals
Secondary
TricepsShoulders