How to do it
Grip the stool edges firmly and distribute weight evenly across both palms.
- 1
Position yourself between two padded stools, gripping the edges with your hands.
- 2
Straighten your arms to lift your body off the ground, legs extended in front of you.
- 3
Bend your elbows to lower your body into a dip, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- 4
As you press back up, lift your legs straight out in front of you.
- 5
Lower your legs as you descend into the next dip.
- 6
Repeat the dip and leg raise sequence for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your shoulders down and away from your ears, and avoid locking your elbows as you perform the dip. Engage your core during the leg raise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the elbows outward on the dip descent
- ✕Dropping the chest forward over the hands
- ✕Bending the knees during the leg lift