Thread: dips.

I'm not sure, but it sounds like your describing Bench Dips, and not Triceps Dips.

To do Triceps Dips, I purchased two metal for $40 (total) at Home Depot. I also use them for spotting when I bench.

Originally Posted by DOMS

I'm not sure, but it sounds like your describing Bench Dips. And not Triceps Dips.

To do Triceps Dips, I purchased two metal for $40 at Home Depot. I also use them for spotting when I bench.

well tits, but its working the triceps brachii, at least its working the tri's somehow, but i'd rather do tricep dips, seems more effective logically. nah i dont know...

Originally Posted by natural^

well tits, but its working the triceps brachii, at least its working the tri's somehow, but i'd rather do tricep dips, seems more effective logically. nah i dont know...

Yeah, Triceps Dips are way better than Bench Dips. I don't like doing any behind the back exercises, to boot.

Originally Posted by DOMS

Yeah, Triceps Dips are way better than Bench Dips. I don't like doing any behind the back exercises, to boot.

Yea they suck. They seems to trouble my shoulders due to the fact it causes too much stretching on the anterior delts.

I do bench dips, which weirdly enough don't bug my RC like regular dips do.

And yes, I know this is odd.

"Notice the pink towel, it makes all the difference."

Wow, you're damn fine looking.

Originally Posted by Built

I do bench dips, which weirdly enough don't bug my RC like regular dips do.

And yes, I know this is odd.

a step closer to IM ExRx.com

DOMS - Thank you! That was two years ago in Ohio during "Arnold weekend" with some friends.

natural - my small contribution to the sport.

Is there a reason you prefer to place the weight on your legs like that or does your gym just not have a weight belt?

That wasn't my gym - I live in Vancouver. That was in Ohio.

And I'm not sure how I could do bench dips with weight hanging off a dipping belt. ???

Bench Dips, got it.

Originally Posted by soxmuscle

Is there a reason you prefer to place the weight on your legs like that or does your gym just not have a weight belt?

The weight would bump into the floor, most likely.

Edit: beat me to it.

I thought she was referring to normal weighted dips, not bench dips.

Misunderstanding.

Wow, you are one strong and sleek lady! Doesn't hurt your knees though??

Ever thought about going to a school yard and doing dips there?

Yeah, I did. But the playground monitor called the local cops.

: (

It's not on my knees - it's on my thighs. And thanks!

Do you have a loft?

When i worked out at home i did them in the open hatch that led up to the loft. It may sound dangerous, but just knowing i could fall and break my legs was a great incentive not to go to concentric failure

I jest. I had a ladder.

Built - I do not for one second believe that is really you in the vid.

We need more photographic evidence !










Only kidding of course!

You certainly are a strong one !

I have to do 30+ bench dips (x3) body weight to feel any benefit. Even with a plate across my lap, they are easy.

I guess I need weighted dips on a station to feel effective.

Try two or three plates.

I think bench dips are a shit exercise in general. Like upright rows, they require you to jack your shoulders so far into internal rotation that I can't see it being a good idea. Dips themselves are already a high risk shoulder movement, I don't think you need to be cranking your shoulders in that direction any more.