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Weighted dip

Works the chest, triceps. Equipment: Dip bars + belt.

Weighted dip, start position
Fig. 1 — Start
Weighted dip, end position
Fig. 2 — End

Step by step

  1. 01Slight forward lean for chest.
  2. 02Lower to ~90° at the elbow.
  3. 03Press to lockout, controlled.

Common mistake

Dropping too deep and straining shoulders.

Start with a weight you can lift with good form for all your reps. If you feel sharp pain, stop. If you have an injury or a medical condition, check with a doctor or physiotherapist before starting. Photos: free-exercise-db (public domain).Report an error.