Impossible dips Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Triceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Upper Arms, Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps Brachii
- Secondary Muscles
- Deltoid Anterior, Pectoralis Major, Latissimus Dorsi
- Intensity
- high
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- advanced
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Dips for advanced athletes
How to: Impossible dips
- Start in a seated position with your hands resting on the edge of a bench or dip bar.
- Extend your legs forward and lower your torso by bending your elbows slowly until they reach a 90-degree angle.
- Push yourself back up to the starting position using your arms.
Common Mistakes
- Letting your elbows flare out wide.
- Not lowering enough for a full range of motion.
- Using momentum instead of muscle power to perform the dips.
Modifications
- Use a bench or platform for support if necessary.
- Perform the dips with a reduced range of motion.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body during the dip.
- Lower your body until your elbows are at a 90-degree angle.
- Engage your core to stabilize your body throughout the movement.
Impossible dips Alternatives
Tags
upper arms
triceps
strength
bodyweight
advanced
core stability