Dips Between Chairs
How to Do:
- Setup
Position two sturdy chairs parallel to each other, ensuring they are secure and won't slide. Sit on the edge of one chair and place your hands beside your hips, gripping the edges of the chair. Place your feet flat on the floor with your knees bent at a 90-degree angle.
- Body Position
Slide your body forward so that your hips are off the chair, and your arms are fully extended. Keep your chest open, shoulders relaxed, and core engaged.
- Lower Down
Slowly lower your body by bending your elbows at a 90-degree angle, keeping them close to your sides. Lower yourself until your upper arms are parallel to the ground, or as low as your mobility allows.
- Push Back Up
Push through your palms and straighten your arms to lift your body back to the starting position. Exhale as you press upward, focusing on contracting your triceps and chest.
- Repeat
Perform the desired number of repetitions, ensuring controlled movement in both the lowering and lifting phases.
Benefits:
Dips between chairs primarily target the triceps, chest, and shoulders. This exercise effectively builds upper body strength and engages the core for stabilization. It’s an excellent bodyweight movement that helps improve pressing power and develops muscle definition in the arms and chest. By adjusting the range of motion, you can modify the intensity to suit your fitness level.
