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Chest dip: how to do it with good form

The dip with a slight forward lean is one of the best bodyweight exercises for chest and triceps.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Support yourself on the dip bars with straight arms.

  2. 2

    Lean your torso slightly forward.

  3. 3

    Lower until your upper arms are parallel to the floor.

  4. 4

    Press back up to straight arms.

Common mistakes

  • Going so deep it strains the shoulders.
  • Shrugging the shoulders up to the ears.
  • Swinging the legs.

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