- 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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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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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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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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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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Review: Dips - Chest Version
Sep 22, 2011 1:44 AM: Tiring workout...but feels so good in chest