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Weighted Dips

Lower chest
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Targets: Lower chest

About

You can add weight through bags and plates. But be careful of the risk of elbow injury!

How to Weighted Dips

Starting Position

1. Secure the weight that suits you around your waist.

2. Grip with both hands and lift your body.

3. Lower your shoulders to keep them from shrugging and stabilize them.

4. Cross your legs naturally and extend them back.

Proper Form

1. Please slowly lower down while keeping your shoulders fixed down.

2. If you go down too much, you may injure your shoulders, so please gradually increase your range of motion.

3. Return to the starting position while engaging your core.

Breathing Technique

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

Precautions

1. This is a very advanced exercise, so please try it when dips are too easy for you.

2. Be careful not to go down too much, as it can injure your shoulders.

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