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Chest Dip on Bench

Execution Guide

  1. Place your hands on the edge of a bench behind you, fingers forward.
  2. Extend your legs out in front of you.
  3. Lower yourself by bending your elbows to about 90 degrees.
  4. Press back up to full arm extension.
  5. Keep your back close to the bench throughout.

Range of Motion

Full arm extension to elbows bent at 90 degrees.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • ×Letting the elbows flare out wide
  • ×Going too deep and straining the shoulders
  • ×Placing hands too wide on the bench

Prescription

3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest interval48 hours

Goal

Target the lower chest and triceps with a bench-supported dip

Difficulty

Beginner

Burn (10m)

40-60

Equipment

Bench

Anatomy

Primary
Pectoralis Major (Lower)Triceps
Secondary
Anterior DeltoidsCore