Tricep Dips
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I am a fan of body weight exercises because they promote coordination and stability. Body weight exercises also allow your body to move in its unique pattern.
Most machines have a fixed path of motion, so your body will have to adjust how it moves to fit the fixed pattern of the machine. For some people, machines can be more uncomfortable than body weight exercises.
The challenge with regular dips is that you have to be strong enough to lift almost your entire body weight. If you're not strong enough to do full dips, consider building up your strength with bench dips, a tricep press down machine, or a dip assist machine.
Dips strengthen the triceps, shoulders, and chest, and obviously you can choose other exercises that strengthen those muscles. Below are pictures of full bar dips for the triceps.
Best Tricep Exercises: Tricep Dips
Starting Position: For Dips you should begin in the up position with your elbows straight. If you're a little shorter than the machine you may have to jump a little to get into the starting position.
Form: Inhale and bend your elbows to slowly lower your body towards the floor. Lean your body forward very slightly as you lower. Hold for a brief second at the bottom and then exhale and straighten your elbows to go back to the starting position.
Personal Trainer Tips: Move in a slow and controlled manner. If you move to fast, it is very easy to sway back and forth.
Use a comfortable range of motion. You don't need to lower as low as possible. Bend your elbows and shoulders to about 90 degrees.
Again, if dips are too difficult, try building up your strength with other exercises like bench dips or the dip assist machine.
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