Dumbbell Bench Dip
The bench dip with a dumbbell across the thighs, for when body weight alone gets easy.
How to do it
Setup
Hands on the bench behind you, legs straight, a dumbbell across the upper thighs.
Steps
- Set the bell on the thighs before the hips leave the bench.
- Bend the elbows back until the upper arms are level.
- Press to straight arms, the bell kept still.
Common mistakes
Bell rolling toward the knees: keep it high, near the hips. Going deeper under load: the shoulders pay first; stop at level. Loading before strict bench dips: master body weight first.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale pressing.
