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Dips are an upper-body pushing exercise where you support your body on parallel bars or a bench and lower yourself by bending your elbows, then press back up. They build the triceps, chest, and front of the shoulders, with your core working to keep your torso stable. Grip the bars with arms straight, lower under control until your elbows reach roughly ninety degrees, then push back to the top. Leaning your torso forward shifts more emphasis onto the chest, while staying upright targets the triceps. Keep your shoulders down and away from your ears, and avoid sinking so deep that you strain the shoulder joint. Move smoothly rather than bouncing at the bottom. Use a bench or assistance bands to scale the difficulty. Dips are one of the most effective bodyweight builders for pressing strength and triceps development.

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