How to do it
Pin your shoulder blades together and down throughout each dip.
- 1
Sit on the edge of a chair with your hands placed next to your hips, fingers pointing forward.
- 2
Move your hips off the chair, supporting your body weight with your arms.
- 3
Lower your body by bending your elbows until your upper arms are parallel to the floor.
- 4
Push through your palms to extend your elbows and lift your body back to the starting position.
- 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