To dip or not to dip

[lonewolf0420]

Just wondering what everyone's input on this movement, for chest as well as triceps. Do you think it's more beneficial or harmful?

[AZMIDLYF]

Definitely should be rotated into your split. I go 3 weeks of dips and then sub them out with CGBPs for 3 weeks. Great size builder for triceps.

[MusclestoGo]

Also one of the best chest exercises out there... if you lean forward. Definitely beneficial.
And CGPDs?

[Celorza]

Also one of the best chest exercises out there... if you lean forward. Definitely beneficial.
And CGPDs?

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 !

[DonnyG]

I would dip unless you have weak shoulders. I do 50 dips twice a week and my triceps are probably the most defined part of my arm. It's a great burn. Do 100 if you have the stamina.

[hugry4more]

Dips Jack me up. Just don't work.for me. Puts a lot of stress on my collar bones resulting in shooting pain. Worked my way up to reping with a 50 lb till I Jack ish up bad. No more dips for me mate ...

[sina]

Dips hurt my shoulder so I can avoid it now.

[lonewolf0420]

Thanks for your input, peeps.

I usually do them on chest day and arm day. I never really have had discomfort from doing them (except when I had some tendinitis in my shoulder).

I just seems to come across a lot of conflicting reports on it. But then again a lot of exercises are like that.

[Rodja]

Dips are as fundamental as pullups, yet they've somehow fallen out of fashion.

[AZMIDLYF]

Dips are as fundamental as pullups, yet they've somehow fallen out of fashion.

I agree! They have always been a staple in my rotation.

[Celorza]

I agree! They have always been a staple in my rotation.

They are always there for me on my bench press days lol and pullups/chinups in my deadlift day haha...

[aceroni]

I LOVE Dips.. If you can do them w/out pain, do them.

I also have to say this.. I was a HUGE proponent of doing upright dips EVERY arm day... Worked my way up to hanging 100lb for 6-8 reps.. Being a dumbass, i ignored the pain in my chest..
Come to find out two weeks later, i INFLAMED the cartilage on my chest b/c i was just doing them too heavy and too often.. Do dips, do them often, but pay attention to your body. If you feel pain, BACK OFF!
Now my chest workouts are suffering b/c i cannot get a deep stretch in any of my presses, pushups, or even flys... =(

moral of the story- if you can do dips w/out pain, dip till you drop
if they hurt / tweak, listen to your body, come back lighter and w/ better form,
hope that helps

[Geoforce]

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.

[Celorza]

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.

Agreed!

[lonewolf0420]

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.

[Rodja]

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.

Biomechanics specialist....right.

[JajaNe20]

Dip IT! Only if it doesn't cause pain though!

[lonewolf0420]

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?

[AZMIDLYF]

I don't go lower than 8 reps when doing my weighted dips. I also keep my shoulders locked down when doing them instead of letting the come up like when shrugging. This seems to keep the joint in a better position and painless.

[Rodja]

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?

My rep range is pretty broad. I'll occasionally go as low as or up to 20.