Dips
Muscles worked
- Triceps Brachii
- Pectoralis Major (Sternal Head)
- Anterior Deltoid
- Serratus Anterior
- CategoryPush
- Default target4 sets × 8–12 reps
- EquipmentBodyweight, Dip Station
- Movement patternHorizontal Push
- Training stylesStrength, Hypertrophy
Technique
Setup
Support your body weight on the parallel bars of a dip station. Keep your arms straight and shoulders back.
Movement
Lower your body by bending your elbows until your shoulders are slightly below your elbows. Push back up to the starting position.
Form Tip
To target the chest, lean your torso forward. To target the triceps, stay as upright as possible. Keep your elbows tucked.
Increase Difficulty
Add weight using a dipping belt or hold a dumbbell between your feet.
Decrease Difficulty
Use a resistance band for assistance, or jump to the top and lower yourself slowly.
Hear the cue
The trainer's spoken setup and form tip for this exercise — the same clips Flex plays in a session.