How to do dips
Most
people find dips extremely difficult, with good
reason—they are. They also happen to be
one of the best exercise for your chest and
upper body that money can buy. If you
can't do even one, don't despair.
Nowadays, most well-equipped gyms have an
assisted dip machine that helps you by pushing
up as you stand on a platform. Better to
use the help than to use bad form with your full
body weight.
Here
is how you would perform this exercise.
1.
Stand between the two handles, bend your
knees, and hold yourself up by keeping your
elbows straight. If you're using an
assisted dip machine, keep your feet flat on the
platform.
2.
Slowly bend your
elbows, lowering your body as far as you can
comfortably—ideally, until your upper arms are
parallel to the floor; then return to the
initial starting position with a smooth outward
breath.
Don'ts
-Snap
or lock out your elbows as you push yourself up.
-Arch
your back.
-Allow
your elbows to jut out toward the side; keep
them pointed directly backward.
Do's
-Keep
your chest up.
-Keep
your chin tucked and your eyes focused on an
object directly in front of you.
-Keep
your knees bent.
