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3
 sets
Duration required
12
 reps
Focus Area required
1
 m 
30
 s rest

Chest Dips

Key Points

  • Adjust handles outwards and grip the handles with your arms almost fully extended. 
  • Lean slightly forward with your shoulders retracted. 
  • Lower yourself until your arms are bent at 90 degrees then push back up to the start position.

Common Mistakes

  • Swinging or using momentum.
  • Being too straight up or excessive leaning forward.
  • Hands being positioned in front of the chest.

Where you should 'feel it':

Primary Muscles:
Chest
Secondary Muscles
Shoulders, Triceps

(0:00) Start by adjusting the handles outwards and stand onto the frame. Grip the handles with your knuckles pointing downwards with your arms partially bent, cross your legs together for stability.

(0:12) Leaning slightly forward, slowly lower yourself down until your arms are bent at approximately 90 degrees.

(0:19) Then by pushing through your chest extend back up in a controlled manner to the starting point where your arms are almost straightened.

(0:27) Your chest should always be in front of your hands, with your shoulders retracted back. Engage your core to improve your bodies stability in the movement.

(0:36) Repeat for the desired amount of repetitions.

(0:40) Avoid being too vertical when performing the exercise or using any momentum.

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