Just wondering what everyone's input on this movement, for chest as well as triceps. Do you think it's more beneficial or harmful?
CGBP** Close Grip Bench press, and Weighted dips are one of the most over-all complete exercises for triceps and chest , since they involve a lot of the core also to stabilize you when you lean forward (with a wider grip also) for chest , and pure size and strength for closer grip and straight position for triceps !Also one of the best chest exercises out there... if you lean forward. Definitely beneficial.
And CGPDs?
I agree! They have always been a staple in my rotation.Dips are as fundamental as pullups, yet they've somehow fallen out of fashion.
They are always there for me on my bench press days lol and pullups/chinups in my deadlift day haha...I agree! They have always been a staple in my rotation.
Agreed!Obviously exercises that cause pain should be avoided.
That said it really doesn't get much better for the upper body than dips. A true money exercise. No one who can dip a lot of reps or reps with high weight has crap triceps and/or chest. One of the best movements you can do.
Biomechanics specialist....right.http://www.ironmanmagazine.com/doug-brignole-qa-workout-tip-4-dont-do-dips-for-pecs-and-triceps/
This is the last thing that I saw that prompted me to ask the question.
Sorry I can't get the video to embed.
My rep range is pretty broad. I'll occasionally go as low as or up to 20.Fortunately they don't cause pain, even with a history of shoulder problems. I usually end then set shy of failure, when I feel my form going out the window. And I stop doing sets (usually four) when I feel like my shoulders have had enough.
Do you guys feel like you get a better response from low rep heavy weighted dips or higher reps?
I agree with Rodja, Mix it up from time to time; your body gets used to the same stimulus over a period of time.My rep range is pretty broad. I'll occasionally go as low as or up to 20.
that guy has to be the biggest idiot i have heard of in years. he is a huge part of why people are so confused on how to exercise. people want to believe the big guns and not the science. with enough steroids, enough years, and great genetics, anyone can get big (not necessarily that strong). and they likely got there despite themselves.http://www.ironmanmagazine.com/doug-brignole-qa-workout-tip-4-dont-do-dips-for-pecs-and-triceps/
This is the last thing that I saw that prompted me to ask the question.
Sorry I can't get the video to embed.
So post back day and post chest day, your still performing that protocal?Dips are absolutely great, I love 'em
They used to be considered the upper body squats
I've always had them in my chest day, heavily weighted, lotsa sets, dropsets etc..
but recently I've been starting this protocol: every workout day (6 a week) I do both dips and
pullups/chinups with a 2:3 ratio in favor of these last ones, usually at least 4 sets each,
always weighted to some extent, I swap the timing depending on the day, they can be at the
beginning, middle, as finisher, and of course I keep them on chest day as one of the first 3 exercies,
high volume, big weights.
Gotta love dips!
yepSo post back day and post chest day, your still performing that protocal?
Couldnt agree more here, I love the low volume Heavy heavy weight combo for this on chest day , and keeping a high volume other days , for me its 4 days a week when I lift, and when I do chest and OH press I always keep them in , chest day will be heavy for around 5 sets around 10-15 reps , and OH press day will be for high volume and sometimes weighted ^^ it feels amazing!!! I am now curious to throw them in at a ratio like that , normale chins/pull ups for me are the other 2 days , 1 day chins , one day pull ups on deadlift and squat day respectively oO!!!Dips are absolutely great, I love 'em
They used to be considered the upper body squats
I've always had them in my chest day, heavily weighted, lotsa sets, dropsets etc..
but recently I've been starting this protocol: every workout day (6 a week) I do both dips and
pullups/chinups with a 2:3 ratio in favor of these last ones, usually at least 4 sets each,
always weighted to some extent, I swap the timing depending on the day, they can be at the
beginning, middle, as finisher, and of course I keep them on chest day as one of the first 3 exercies,
high volume, big weights.
Gotta love dips!
Wow, I would think that all the chins on on top of regular back routine over work the back, but everyone is different.yep
now post chest day happens to be my only day off, but the one before, yes
I don't know your stats but think this: when's the last time you've seen someone and thought "damn his back is too big!"Wow, I would think that all the chins on on top of regular back routine over work the back, but everyone is different.
I don't think that dipping for me more than twice a week would start to create shoulder problems.
Thanks for your posts.