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Chest dips: how to do it

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Straight arms, lean forward

  1. Starting position

    Grip the dip bars with straight arms, lean your torso forward and keep your feet off the floor.

  2. The movement

    Lower your body with your elbows slightly out until your upper arms are almost parallel to the floor, then push back up.

Most common mistake

Don't keep your body fully upright, lean forward and let your elbows move slightly outward to load your chest.

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