How to Do Dips:
Tips for Dips

Learn how to do dips with better form with a few simple tips. This advice lets you build upper body muscle and strength while avoiding nasty shoulder injuries.

If you haven't done so already, I suggest you first read the main page on tricep dips so that you'll have a better understanding of the technique.

Dips Exercise Tips. As with any exercise, the key is to understand proper technique and gradually increase the amount of weight and repetitions performed during this exercise -- If you heed this advice, then you'll be safely on your way to enjoying the benefits of bar dips.

• Don't Dip If You're a Weakling! No offense, of course! But if you're new to training (or just new to dips), then you might not have the strength to do regular bar dips safely and correctly. Instead, you should consider assisted dips.
• Learn How to do Dips. If you still aren't clear on how to correctly execute chest dips and/or tricep dips – find out! Ask a friend, a coach, trainer, reliable internet sources, etc. There is no such thing as a stupid question; especially when your safety is involved.
• Know the Risks. Dips are very effective. However, it does have its risks when done improperly. Injury reports include shoulders, wrists, elbows, and muscle ruptures (in the pectorals, triceps, deltoids). These injuries are less likely to occur, but one does need to be made aware. Rotator cuff injuries do happen. This is mainly because going too deep in this exercise can place the shoulder into a very dangerous position. General rule: go no deeper than a 90° bend at the elbow.
• Warm Up and Know Your Limits. As with any exercise, a warm up is always going to be important. If you are experiencing discomfort or pain, find out the root of this problem. Weighted lifts are not effective when you are sidelined by injury!

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