What is a dip? The dip, also referred to as the parallel dip or parallel bar dip, is performed using a set of parallel bars or similar handles. Hold yourself above the bars with arms fully extended. Lower body between the bars until upper arms are approximated parallel to the floor. Press back up. Like chin-ups, dips may be performed with bodyweight only or with external loading via a dip belt, weight vest, or weight held in the feet. Why do dips? The dip is a monster upper body exercise which recruits the chest and triceps as prime movers and many others as stabilizers and accessory muscles. Due to the near vertical nature of the force, the dip reduces the action of the front delts (shoulders) in the push, putting more stress on the pectorals (chest). The dip may be the best overall chest AND tricep builder, depending on the amount of forward body lean used.
Posted on: Tue, 23 Sep 2014 16:54:02 +0000
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