Dip (exercise)
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A dip is an upper-body
Modern meaning
To perform a dip, the exerciser supports themselves on a dip bar with their arms straight down and shoulders over their hands, then lowers their body until their arms are bent to a 90 degree angle at the elbows, and then lifts their body up, returning to the starting position.
Variation
Usually dips are done on a
Another variation of the dip is done on gymnastic rings. Similar to a bar dip, the exerciser hand's grasps the rings, supporting their entire body weight. The unsteady nature of the rings adds additional challenge, although there are variations to make the exercise easier.[4]
In the absence of equipment, a lighter variation of the dip can be performed called the "Bench Dip". The hands are placed on one bench directly underneath the shoulders or on two parallel benches.[5] The legs are straightened and positioned horizontally; the feet rest on another bench in front of the exerciser. This variation trains the upper body muscles in a similar though not exact manner as the normal dip, whilst reducing the total weight lifted by a significant amount. This exercise can be done also off of the edge of a sofa, a kitchen counter, or any surface that supports the lifter. It should be done under control.
See also
- A muscle-up is a pull-up that transitions into a dip, whether on a horizontal bar or rings.
- An iron cross in which the body is suspended upright while the arms are extended laterally, forming the shape of the Christian cross.
- Pull-up (exercise)
References
- ^ "Triceps Dip". exrx.net. Retrieved 3 September 2013.
- ^ "Chest Dip". exrx.net. Retrieved 3 September 2013.
- ^ "20 Dip Variations | 4 Assisted Dips & 16 Advanced Dip Variations". www.kingofthegym.com. 2013-02-26. Retrieved 2022-02-23.
- ^ Daniel, DeMoss (2022-01-26). "Ring Dips: For Beginners to Advanced (Plus 7 Great Variations)". dumbbellsreview.com. Retrieved 2022-02-23.
- ^ "Chest Dip (between benches)". exrx.net. Retrieved 3 September 2013.