How to do it
Exhale forcefully as you push your body back up to the top.
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Sit on the edge of a bench with your hands next to your hips.
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Move your hips off the bench and lower your body by bending your elbows.
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Dip down until your shoulders are just below your elbows.
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Push back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Lean slightly forward during the dip to better target the chest muscles, and keep your movements controlled.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the elbows out wide during the dip
- ✕Bouncing at the bottom to push back up
- ✕Sliding the hands off the bench's edge