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Bench Dips

Body Part: Triceps, Shoulders, Anterior Deltoids

Equipment: Bench

Difficulty: Intermediate

Description

Step 1: Position yourself just off the edge of the bench with hands shoulder width apart on the edge in good posture. Knees at 90Ëš. Draw in and brace the abs. Lock the shoulder blades back and down.

Step 2: Slowly lower your body by bending at the elbows and shoulders until your arm at the forearms creates a 90-degree angle. Maintain posture throughout.

Step 3: Repeat. Avoid jutting the chin forward, letting the shoulders round forward or shrug, or letting the back round.