How to do it
Press firmly through the heels of your palms to drive back to the top.
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Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you.
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Place your hands behind you, fingers facing towards your feet.
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Lift your hips off the floor by straightening your arms.
- 4
Lower your body by bending your elbows until your arms form a 90-degree angle.
- 5
Push back up to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows pointed backwards and close to your body to maximize triceps engagement and reduce shoulder strain.
Common mistakes
- ✕Allowing the hips to drop toward the floor
- ✕Bending the knees during the dip
- ✕Craning the neck backward during the dip