Exercise:

Wide-Grip Dips

Target Muscle:

Chest

Secondary Muscle:

Triceps/Shoulders

Equipment Needed:

Dip stand (weight belt and dumbbell/weight plate if needed)

Proper Execution:

Hold the bars with a grip just outside shoulder width. While upright, lean slightly forward and lower your body until your upper arms are just below parallel to the ground. Once you reach the bottom position, drive yourself back up until your arms are straight again.

Tips:

It is very important to lean forward during this exercise because this will place the stress on your chest rather than your triceps. You should also avoid bending your arms too far down during this lift as this will place a lot of stress on your shoulders. If you are able to complete more than 7 reps with your own bodyweight then you should use a weight belt and a dumbbell or weight plate to add more resistance.