Assisted Dips

Overview

The assisted dip exercise is a compound exercise for the chest, shoulders, and triceps. Use a weight that allows you to control your movement. Avoid momentum and concentrate on squeezing the chest and triceps.

Description

Kneel or stand on the leg padding.
Grasp the parallel dip bars.
Slowly lower your body until your chest is stretched.
Pause and push your body up to the starting position.
Repeat.

Mistakes

Not using a full range-of-motion

Muscle Groups
Chest
Shoulders
Triceps

Purposes
Shoulder Strength
Triceps Strength

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