Chest Dip
- Main muscle
- Chest
- Also works
- Triceps, Shoulders
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Movement
- Horizontal push · Multi-joint
Equipment
- Captain's chair / dip station
How to do it
- Grip the parallel bars of a dip station and lift yourself up until your arms are straight.
- Lean your upper body slightly forward and let your elbows flare out a little.
- Bend your arms to lower yourself slowly until you feel a stretch in your chest.
- Push back up until your arms are straight.
Beginner tip: Only go as low as feels comfortable; there's no need to sink deep.