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Dips

StrengthPush VDifficulty ★★Gym
5 MET
≈ 63 kcal per 10 min at 75 kg

How to do it

  1. Support on parallel bars, lean slightly forward.
  2. Lower until upper arms are parallel.
  3. Press up without locking hard.

Coaching cues

  • Shoulders down away from ears

Common mistakes

  • Going too deep with tight shoulders

Make it easier

  • Bench dips
  • Assisted dips

Muscles worked

front view of the muscular system
front
back view of the muscular system
back
  • Triceps
  • Chest
  • Shoulders

Primary: Triceps, Chest · Secondary: Shoulders

Equipment

Machines or Bench