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Impossible Dips

Impossible Dips: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: body only.

Technique demo: Impossible Dips
Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentbody only
  • Body partupper arms
Primary muscles
triceps, chest
Secondary muscles
shoulders
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How to do it

  1. Position yourself between two parallel bars with your arms fully extended and your body suspended in the air.
  2. Bend your knees and cross your ankles.
  3. Lower your body by bending your elbows until your upper arms are parallel to the ground.
  4. Pause for a moment, then push yourself back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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