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1.01
StrengthBody weight

Dip on Floor with Chair

Intensity
5–10 reps
MET
3.5energy expenditure
Type
Strength

Target muscles

  • Chest40%
  • Triceps30%

Supporting muscles

  • Shoulders
  • Lats
  • Traps
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Pin your shoulder blades together and down throughout each dip.

  1. 1

    Sit on the edge of a chair with your hands placed next to your hips, fingers pointing forward.

  2. 2

    Move your hips off the chair, supporting your body weight with your arms.

  3. 3

    Lower your body by bending your elbows until your upper arms are parallel to the floor.

  4. 4

    Push through your palms to extend your elbows and lift your body back to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Expert tip

Keep your elbows pointing straight back and avoid flaring them out to maximize triceps engagement.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Sliding the hips too far from the chair
  • ✕Lowering only partway before pressing up
  • ✕Dropping into the bottom without control
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