Dips
Intermediate · Published guide v3
Perform dips through a comfortable shoulder range and maintain control throughout both the lowering and pressing phases.
Know what the movement asks of you.
Stressed areas
- shoulders
- elbows
- chest
- triceps
Setup
- Use stable parallel bars
- Confirm sufficient clearance beneath the body
- Begin from a stable supported position
Check the prerequisites first.
Review these movement-specific safety notes before training. Measurable prerequisites can be checked against recorded evidence; the remaining notes are guidance.
- Prerequisite 01
Stable support hold
- Prerequisite 02
Pain-free shoulder extension within the intended range
- Prerequisite 03
Basic pressing strength
- Prerequisite 04
At least 1 controlled Dips repetition, supported by recent training or a structured self-report
Things to consider before the attempt.
- Do not force excessive depth
- Avoid bouncing at the bottom
- Keep the shoulders and elbows under control
Know when to stop.
Stop guidance is always available as part of the published movement reference and is independent from AI or subscription access.
- Stop 01
Sharp shoulder or elbow pain
- Stop 02
Loss of support stability
- Stop 03
Inability to control the lowering phase
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