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Chair Dips

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Sit on a chair and lower yourself using your arms

How to Chair Dips

Starting Position

1. Please prepare an object that can support your upper body.

2. Place your palm on the edge of the object and stretch your legs out in front of you.

3. Your palm should be behind your shoulders, and your arms should be fully extended.

Proper Form

1. Sit on the chair with your hands next to your hips.

2. Push your body up from the chair while extending your arms.

3. Slowly bend your arms and lower yourself down.

Breathing Technique

Inhale when you bend your arms, and exhale when you push your arms.

Precautions

1. Please be careful not to let your elbows flare out.

2. Please be careful not to overextend your arms.

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