Weighted Dip

Benefits

• Heavy load for chest and triceps
• Works with bodyweight or added weight

How to do it

1. Lean forward about 30°
2. Lower until shoulders are just below elbows
3. Stop if the front of the shoulder hurts

Common mistakes

• Dropping too deep
• Shrugging the shoulders to the ears

Starting prescription

Safety and limitations

• Shoulder · Avoid
  Avoid with a mild or worse shoulder limitation; use an easier alternative.
• Elbow · Avoid
  Avoid with a moderate or worse elbow limitation; use an easier alternative.
• Wrist · Avoid
  Avoid with a severe or worse wrist limitation; use an easier alternative.

Health & safety

Alternatives

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