Dips are a great builder for the chest, shoulders and triceps. I perform them on my Power Stand, but they can be done on parallel bars, or the backs of two sturdy chairs. To concentrate on chest, allow your elbows to flare out a bit while pulling your knees up so that your upper body lean's forward. To put more emphasis on the triceps, keep your elbows in near your sides and keep your upper body more vertical. Start with slightly bent arms and lower slowly until your upper arms are horizontal to the floor. Then, press back up powerfully until your arms are just short of straight. Do not lock out the elbows but instead, keep them slightly bent to retain constant tension on the working muscles. As you get stronger, you can add weight to a weight belt, or hold a dumbell between your ankles.
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