Dips
Why This Exercise
One of the most effective bodyweight exercises for building pressing strength through the chest, shoulders and triceps. Dips allow you to move a significant amount of your bodyweight while developing strong, controlled upper-body force. Because you control your own body throughout the entire range, dips develop pressing strength while also demanding shoulder and scapular control.
Coaching Cues
- Keep your shoulders controlled and avoid collapsing at the bottom.
- Keep your elbows tracking naturally rather than forcing them outward.
- Maintain control of your body throughout the entire movement.