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Instructions:

  • 1Sit down on a bench and place your hands on either side of your hips.
  • 2Slide your butt off the bench while keeping your legs extended out in front of you.
  • 3Lower your body by bending at the elbows until your arm at forearm create a 90 degree angle.
  • 4Hold this position for the desired length of time.
  • 5To finish, push yourself back up to the starting position.

Tips:

  • Engage your core by drawing your belly button in towards your spine.
  • Keep your chest up and shoulders back throughout the exercise.
  • You can adjust the difficulty of the exercise by bending your knees to lessen the load or extending them out to increase it.
  • Do not allow your elbows to flare out, keep them pointed backwards during the entire movement.

Bench Dip Hold Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs