Suspension Chest Dip
Step by step
How to perform
- Slowly lower your body by bending your elbows until they are at a 90-degree angle, keeping your elbows close to your body to ensure your chest muscles are engaged.
- At the lowest point of the movement, your shoulders should be directly above your hands and your body should be just below the height of the handles.
- Push your body back up by extending your arms, lifting your body back to the starting position.
- Repeat these steps for the desired number of repetitions, ensuring to maintain good form throughout the exercise.
Overview
About this exercise
The Suspension Chest Dip is an effective bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the chest, triceps, and shoulders, providing an excellent way to build upper body strength and muscle definition. This exercise is suitable for individuals at an intermediate or advanced fitness level due to the balance and core strength required. People may choose to incorporate Suspension Chest Dips into their workout routines for its benefits in improving functional strength, enhancing muscle tone, and promoting better posture.
Coaching cues
Form tips
Avoid rushing the movement. Lower your body slowly and in a controlled manner until your shoulders are slightly below your elbows. Then, push back up to the starting position. Rushing through the exercise can cause strain and injury.
While it's important to get a good stretch in the chest, going too low can put excessive stress on the shoulders. Aim for a depth where your elbows are at about 90 degrees.
At the top of the movement, ensure you're not locking out your elbows.
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