Chair Dip


Pro Tip

If chairs are unavailable, try to replace them with other stable objects of a similar height.


How To

  1. Position yourself between two chairs with your hands facing inwards towards each other.
  2. Raise yourself up so that your arms are fully extended, keeping your legs crossed.
  3. Inhale and lower yourself down towards the ground by bending at the elbows.
  4. Continue lowering yourself until your upper arms are parallel to the ground.
  5. Exhale and push yourself up until your arms are straight again, returning to the starting position.

Primary Muscle Groups

Lower Chest

Largest portion of your chest, spanning from your sternum to your shoulder. It takes up a majority of your chest and is multiple times larger than your clavicular head.

Lower Tricep

Lower tricep, close to your elbow.

Outer Tricep

Outer region of your tricep.


Secondary Muscle Groups

Front Shoulder

Front portion of your shoulder.

Upper Chest

Smallest portion of your chest, spanning from your clavicle to your shoulder. It takes up a very small area of your chest and is multiple times smaller than your sternal head.

Upper Tricep

Upper region of your tricep.


Equipment

Bodyweight

This means that the exercise requires you to use your bodyweight as resistance but you also need other equipment to successfully perform the exercise.

Chair

Make sure all chairs you use are stable and can support your bodyweight without tipping over. If you are unsure, do not risk it.


Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.


Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment