Dips assist is a bodyweight exercise that targets the shoulders, chest, and triceps muscles. This exercise involves bending the elbows to 90 degrees while keeping the body between parallel bars and lowering the body until it is parallel to the ground. power racks and assisted gym machines are common places to find dip bars.
Benefits of Dip Assist
- Strengthening the triceps muscles at the back of the upper arms
- Building and maintaining strength balance in the upper body
- Improving posture and upper body strength
- Targeting the deltoids, pectoralis major, and upper chest muscles
Variations of Dip Assist
- Bodyweight Dips: Using your bodyweight to perform dips on the floor.
- Bench Dips: Using a bench or chair to perform dips. Sit on the edge of a sturdy chair, or weight bench, and extend your legs and place your feet about hip-width apart with your heels on the ground.
- Machine Dips: Using an assisted dip machine with weights and cables that allow you to select how much resistance you need to complete the exercise.
- Isolation Series – Chin/Dip Assist – GR636: The GR636 Assisted Chin/Dip machine has many features for different uses. One of the ways the GR636 can be used is for assistance, especially when performing pull-ups and dips. These dip exercises are highly effective in strengthening the upper body muscles.
Safety and Precautions
- Avoid arching your back and scrunching your shoulders
- Do not dip too low, as it may put too much strain on your shoulders
- Keep your elbows slightly soft throughout the exercise
- Maintain a straight line without forward lean
- If you have shoulder problems, it may be worth avoiding this exercise
##Dip assist is an excellent exercise for building upper body strength and can be done with minimal equipment. It's important to read the posted instructions and speak with a member of the gym staff to ensure you are using the equipment correctly to prevent injuries. With time and perseverance, you can perform dips with little or no assistance.
