How to Do
How to Do Bench Dips
The bench dips should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the bench dips.
Beginning
Beginning Bench Dips
1. Keep buttocks as close to the bench as possible.
2. Feet together and knees slightly bent.
3. Hands close to the sides of the body, arms straight and shoulder blades down.
Movement
Bench Dips Movement
1. Bend the arms; slowly lower the body down until the shoulders are just above elbow height - inhaling while doing this. Then, straighten the arms returning the body back to the starting position - exhaling during this phase.
2. Maintain good form.
3. Keep reps at a controlled speed.
4. Only lower the body to where you feel comfortable.
Benefits
Bench Dips Benefits
Bench dips help to develop the triceps, chest, and shoulders muscles. They're also straightforward to scale. Bench dips are a versatile technique to add to your regimen, whether you want to relieve stress or take on a new challenge.
Exercise Aliases
How To Do Dips on a Bench, Dips Exercise, Bench Dip with Heels on the Ground.