Chest Dips:
Chest dips is similar to a push up exercise, but done in a standing position. Although Chest Dips involve triceps, biceps and shoulder muscles, if done correctly, it primarily works on lower and upper chest muscles. Following the correct technique given below ensures that you workout your chest muscles properly without the risk of injury. Chest Dips are an important strength gaining and muscle gaining exercise for those genuinely interested in body-building.
CORRECT TECHNIQUE OF CHEST DIPS:
- Warm up properly before this exercise. It is advised to do some cardio and stretching exercises before-hand to loosen your muscles and increase your heart rate.
- Grab the parallel bars on the hanging dips machine. Your elbows should be pointing away from your torso. Lean forward, around 10 degrees. If your elbows are close together, it will shift the emphasis on your triceps.
- Crossing your legs at then ankles, inhale as you go down to your full range of motion. At the bottom, push your body upwards, exhaling as you go up.
- Make sure you dont lock your elbows at the top. Restrict your upward motion to the point where the elbows are just about to lock up.
- Make sure you go down to your maximum range, but dont go low to an extent that it does not strain your shoulders.
Muscles Used In Chest Dips:
ALSO SEE:
BENCH PRESS | CABLE CROSSOVER | DECLINE BENCH PRESS | DECLINE DUMBBELL FLY | DUMBBELL PULLOVERS | DUMBBELL FLY | INCLINED BENCH PRESS | INCLINE DUMBBELL FLY | PEC DECK | PUSH UPS
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