- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.
Variations:
If you are new at this exercise and do not have the strength to perform it, use a dip assist machine if available. These machines use weight to help you push your bodyweight.
Otherwise, a spotter holding your legs can help.
More advanced lifters can add weight to the exercise by using a weight belt that allows the addition of weighted plates.
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Feb 8, 2012 8:55 AM: A nice excersice to end your workout... Using extra weight
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Jan 8, 2012 6:55 PM: This is hands down my favorite and least favorite chest exercise. It tears me up but since adding it to my routine I have added around 40lbs to my 5 rep max. Be careful not to go to low or you will have a very bad day.
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Sep 22, 2011 1:44 AM: Tiring workout...but feels so good in chest
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Sep 8, 2011 11:25 AM: This is a very difficult exercise to perform if you don't have enough strength for your body weight. At many gyms there is a machine where you can relieve yourself of some of the weight this requires. If that is not available you simply have to work on the exercise and gain strength so you can perform...+See More
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Sep 6, 2011 1:36 PM: What is the prescribed amount of repetitons?
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Jul 31, 2011 8:44 AM: its tooo tuff
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Jul 28, 2011 8:31 PM: This exercise really focuses on the chest the lower you dip. If you shorten your stance it will target your triceps more. Really good workout for both tho.
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Jul 26, 2011 2:37 AM: a good exercise
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Jun 23, 2011 10:23 PM: What chest exercise is best to tone the bottom part of your pectoral area? Please advise.
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May 26, 2011 3:21 PM: Have found that this exercise is working my upper chest a lot better than barbell bench press. Now that I'm adding weights getting great results.
Best overall chest exercise, in my view.