Impossible Dips
Description
This exercise involves performing dips with your feet elevated on a bench or other surface, making it more challenging and targeting the triceps and chest muscles. It is called "impossible" dips because it requires a high level of strength and stability.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Impossible Dips Instructions
- Start by finding a sturdy surface to perform the dips on, such as parallel bars or the edge of a bench.
- Place your hands on the surface, shoulder-width apart, and extend your legs out in front of you.
- Lower your body down by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your body.
- Once your arms reach a 90-degree angle, push yourself back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Impossible Dips Form & Visual
Impossible Dips Benefits
- Targets triceps, chest, and shoulders
- Increases upper body strength and endurance
- Improves overall body control and stability
- Can be done with minimal equipment
- Provides a challenging workout for advanced fitness levels
Impossible Dips Muscles Worked
- Triceps
- Chest
- Shoulders
- Core
Impossible Dips Variations & Alternatives
- Assisted dips with resistance bands
- Weighted dips
- Ring dips
- Parallel bar dips
- Single-leg dips
- Tricep dips on a bench or chair
- Decline bench dips
- Assisted one-arm dips with resistance bands
- Assisted one-leg dips with resistance bands
- Assisted one-arm, one-leg dips with resistance bands
