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Dips- Chest or Triceps?

Learn how to target each!

Scott_Herman
Scott_Herman a Scott Herman
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The dip, one of the best compound bodyweight push movements in your arsenal to build muscle! You can utilize them to target all three heads of your triceps or your chest. All it takes is a slight change in form. Learn the differences between targeting chest and triceps in the video below and utilize this new found knowledge to take your workouts to the next level! #HTH #SHFAthlete

 

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Whisper
Whisper p+ Kostas Kroustaloudis
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Posted By: Scott_Herman

The dip, one of the best compound bodyweight push movements in your arsenal to build muscle! You can utilize them to target all three heads of your triceps or your chest. All it takes is a slight change in form. Learn the differences between targeting chest and triceps in the video below and utilize this new found knowledge to take your workouts to the next level! #HTH #SHFAthlete

 

Thats good form right there! Real good form!

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William_Steinset
William_Steinset p William Steinset
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Posted By: Scott_Herman

The dip, one of the best compound bodyweight push movements in your arsenal to build muscle! You can utilize them to target all three heads of your triceps or your chest. All it takes is a slight change in form. Learn the differences between targeting chest and triceps in the video below and utilize this new found knowledge to take your workouts to the next level! #HTH #SHFAthlete

 

One of my favorite exercises for sure ! Great to finally see this video up so that people can easily learn the difference.

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jonnyboy21
jonnyboy21 g Jonathan Reid
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Good stuff as always

 

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Scott_Herman
Scott_Herman a Scott Herman
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Thanks @whisper @William_Steinset @jonnyboy21

 

I really enjoyed making this video and by the veiws on YouTube, it seems to be helping a lot of people!

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tien318
tien318 g Tien Nguyen
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Hi Scott,

 

Could you help me with my form for the chest dips? I only have a shot from the sides. Did i lean forward enough? https://youtu.be/qb6tkS8i-Zo

 

 

Scott_Herman
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Posted By: tien318

Hi Scott,

 

Could you help me with my form for the chest dips? I only have a shot from the sides. Did i lean forward enough? https://youtu.be/qb6tkS8i-Zo

 

 

I would suggest using the help of the machine because you are only going halfway down. You need to go all the way down to build the strength you need. Also, I can't tell from this angle... but make sure you keep your elbows tucked in.

 

Hope this helps!

 

PS: next time click the VIDEO button and just insert the URL like I did for you. :-D

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Hawk_Given
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Yes, great exercise to target them triceps! I personally do this at the beginning of my workout routine so that my form does not suffer. Not keeping those arms tucked in can put unwanted stress on those shoulders.

 

Good video @scott_herman. I will target my chest, too the next time I do this exercise.

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