Bench Dips
Hands on a bench behind you, legs out front; lower your body by bending the elbows, press back up with the triceps.
How to do it
Setup
Hands on the bench edge behind you, fingers forward; legs extended, hips just off the bench.
Steps
- Lower the hips by bending the elbows straight back.
- Stop when the upper arms are about parallel to the floor.
- Press back up to straight arms with the triceps.
Common mistakes
Elbows flaring sideways: keep them pointing back. Sinking too deep: the shoulders take over and complain; stop at parallel. Hips drifting away from the bench: keep them brushing it.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale on the press.
