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Elbow dips

  • Triceps
  • Anterior Deltoid
  • Lower Chest
  • Forearms

Available on Calisteniapp for iOS and Android.

Elbow dips
Level
Intermediate
Muscles
4
Equipment
Parallettes

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01 / Steps

How to do it

  1. Perform parallel dips.

  2. As you flex your arms, let your forearms drop onto the bar.

  3. Use an explosive movement to drive back up and finish the dip.

  4. They are also known as Russian dips.

02 / Muscles

Muscles worked

  • Triceps
  • Anterior Deltoid
  • Lower Chest
  • Forearms

03 / Skills

What it trains

How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.

Strength55
Explosivity0
Technique45
Cardio30
Mobility40

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