The Impossible Dips exercise is a challenging bodyweight exercise that targets the triceps, shoulders, and chest. It requires a significant amount of strength and core stability to perform correctly.
How to perform
Step by step instructions for the Impossible Dips exercise:1. Begin by placing your hands on the edge of a bench, chair, or other elevated surface behind you. Your fingers should be facing forward, and your arms should be straight.
2. Walk your feet forward, extending your legs out in front of you. The further your feet are from the bench, the more challenging the exercise will be.
3. Keeping your core engaged and your elbows close to your body, slowly lower your body towards the ground by bending your elbows. Aim to lower yourself until your elbows are at a 90-degree angle.
4. Push through your palms and triceps to lift your body back up to the starting position. Make sure to keep your chest lifted and your shoulders down and back throughout the movement.
5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, focusing on maintaining control and proper form throughout the exercise.
6. To make the exercise more challenging, you can elevate your feet on a higher surface or add a weight plate on your thighs.
Remember to listen to your body and only progress to more difficult variations once you have mastered the basic form of the exercise.
Equipment required
Body Weight
Body weight equipment includes items like resistance bands, stability balls, and suspension trainers. These tools are used for a wide range of exercises that focus on strength training, flexibility, balance, and stability. They are commonly used in bodyweight exercises that utilize the resistance of one's own body to build muscle and improve overall fitness.