Exercises / Intermediate
Isometric impossible dip
- Triceps
- Lower Chest
- Abs
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- Level
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- 3
- Equipment
- Parallettes
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Get into the starting position for dips.
Lean your body back and try to slowly lower yourself to the halfway point.
Then hold that position for a set amount of time, without losing the incline.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Triceps
Lower Chest
Abs
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength40
- Explosivity0
- Technique35
- Cardio0
- Mobility15
Sessions
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