dip

A multi-joint exercise & eccentric exercise, using bodyweight, on parallel bars (dip bar preferred) with a neutral grip.

Considered a chest exercise, with the following muscle groups:

  • targeted: pectorals
  • secondary: triceps and deltoids (anterior deltoid)

Level: intermediate.

Exercise grading: A (not S because for some it doesn’t feel great and can cause shoulder pain).

A.k.a.: bodyweight bar dip, chest dip, dips


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