Exercise guide

Dips – Bodyweight Chest & Triceps

Highly effective when shoulder position and control stay solid.

Target muscles

Chest, triceps, front delts

Execution

  • Keep shoulders down.
  • Lean slightly forward for more chest focus.
  • Lower under control without dumping into the shoulders.
  • Press up without pushing shoulders forward.

Common mistakes

  • Going too deep without control.
  • Swinging or bouncing.
  • Shoulders rolling forward.

Progression

Band-assisted → bodyweight → weighted.

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