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TheGameShan Posts: 64 Joined: 2004/04/10	2004/04/19, 04:44 PM What is the right way for doing dips...plz explain in simple english.... Thanx.
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/04/19, 05:01 PM Plant your hands on the edge of a bench or hard chair... palms down with your fingers over the edge... stretch your legs out with your knees slightly bent... extend your arms while pushing your body up... I don't lock my elbows... I then lower myself to the point where my arms are then parallel to the floor...push back up... You can add weight to this too... put a plate in your lap while doing them... :dumbbell: Hope that is clearly explained! t -------------- Tim "I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self." Aristotle TimDay@freetrainers.com
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/04/19, 05:05 PM There is a good explanation in the Health Resources section of FT, too.... different variations as well... putting your feet on another bench while you do them... check it out... t -------------- Tim "I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self." Aristotle TimDay@freetrainers.com
david_s81 Posts: 543 Joined: 2004/04/09	2004/04/20, 12:50 AM I only use the dip/leg raise apparatus found in most gyms. You can add weight to this by strapping on the belt with a plate, or dumbbell. Try not to lean forward too much for this takes a lot of pressure off of your triceps and defeats the purpose.
lexballer13 Posts: 165 Joined: 2003/10/15	2004/04/20, 02:49 AM tricep dips or pectoral dips?
assante74 Posts: 185 Joined: 2001/10/19	2004/04/20, 09:42 AM I think that it's different for everyone. The universal way is to don't go below 90degrees (That is your elbow makes a 90degree arc). Some like to go lower to feel the burn. I would stay safe and keep at a 90degree arc.