How to do it
Squeeze your triceps hard for one second at the top of each rep.
- 1
Place two chairs facing away from each other, shoulder-width apart.
- 2
Grip the tops of the chairs with your hands and hoist yourself up off the ground.
- 3
Lower your body by bending your elbows until your upper arms are parallel to the ground.
- 4
Push yourself back up to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows close to your body to better engage your triceps and reduce the risk of shoulder injury.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping below upper-arm parallel depth
- ✕Letting the shoulders rise toward the ears
- ✕Letting the chairs drift apart mid-dip