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Eager to learn how to do a Weighted bench dips ? Read on further for detailed workout instructions, notes, video and pro tips for learning proper form and train better for it.
WHAT IS A WEIGHTED BENCH DIPS ?
You build your chest, shoulders and triceps when you perform weighted bench dips exercise.
WHAT MUSCLES DOES WEIGHTED BENCH DIPS WORKOUT ?
Primary muscle: Chest, Shoulders and Triceps are worked primarily by performing weighted bench dips exercise.
Secondary muscle: Calves, Glutes & Hamstrings form the muscle groups effected secondarily by performing this exercise.
Secondary muscle: Calves, Glutes & Hamstrings form the muscle groups effected secondarily by performing this exercise.
WHAT EQUIPMENT DOES WEIGHTED BENCH DIPS REQUIRE ?
Two Flat Benches will come into use in order to perform this exercise.
HOW TO DO WEIGHTED BENCH DIPS ?
Performing the 8 steps below, you will be able to do this exercise properly:
- Arrange two benches in your gym and place them at a distance equal to that of your hips from the floor.
- Stand in front of one the benches facing your back towards it and bend down.
- Hold the edge of the bench with your hands such that your fingers are pointed outwards.
- Extending your legs completely, place the heels of your feet on the second bench in front of you.
- Place a dumbbell or barbell on your lap.
- Bend down with your elbows making an almost 90 degrees’ angle or less.
- Come back to the initial/starting position by pushing yourself up with the help of only your triceps.
- Repeat this until you complete all your reps.
ARE THERE ANY PRECAUTIONS TO BE KEPT IN MIND IN ORDER TO PERFORM WEIGHTED BENCH DIPS PROPERLY?
Yes, Make sure you have a spotter kept beside you all the time when you are performing this exercise. There may arise chances that the barbell plate or the dumbbell might get imbalanced and cause you some injury.
HOW DIFFICULT IS IT TO PERFORM PERFORM WEIGHTED BENCH DIPS ?
This exercise is Moderate to Hard to perform.
WHO ALL CAN PERFORM WEIGHTED BENCH DIPS ?
Anyone can perform this exercise.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER EXERCISES EFFECTING THE SAME PRIMARY MUSCLE GROUPS AS WEIGHTED BENCH DIPS DOES ?
5 exercises mentioned below effect the same primary muscles:
- One-Arm Kettlebell Snatch
- Two-Arm Kettlebell Swing
- Hammer Strength Machine Chest Press
- Decline Triceps Extension (Skull crushers)
- Modified Pushup
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