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chest dip

chest dip is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Position yourself on parallel bars with your arms fully extended and your body straight.

Step 2

Lower your body by bending your elbows until your shoulders are below your elbows.

Step 3

Push yourself back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

pectorals

Secondary muscles

tricepsshoulders

Primary body parts

chest

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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