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Dips - Chest Version

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Type: Strength
Main Muscle Worked: Chest
Other Muscles: Shoulders, Triceps
Equipment: Other
Mechanics Type: Compound
Level: Intermediate
Sport: No
Force: Push
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Dips - Chest Version Guide

Main Muscle: Chest

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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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May 14, 2013 7:47 PM: Realizarlo al final de la rutina, y usar peso si es posible.



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Dec 21, 2012 12:55 PM: i love this workout you feel it!



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Aug 12, 2012 1:39 PM: Try doing this one 30 seconds down, 30 seconds up. that's 1 minute for 1 rep.
TRUST ME, YOU WILL FEEL IT!



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10/10

Jul 11, 2012 8:04 PM: Leaning forward on dips really works on my chest. I love this exercise.



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Jun 17, 2012 12:07 PM: 10/10



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10/10

May 1, 2012 4:05 AM: i've been doing mostly cardio but add this between my elliptical and tread. i do 4 sets w/30sec rest in between sets @ 244lbs. ive noticed my upper middle back feels real tight the morning after.is there any reason for this? shouldn't i feel more upper pecks? i do this 5 days a week.please help thanks...+See More



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10/10

Apr 8, 2012 12:42 PM: Great way to finish off the chest.



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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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9/10

Sep 22, 2011 1:44 AM: Tiring workout...but feels so good in chest



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