Chair Dip
This exercise targets your triceps, shoulders and core
stabilizers, strengthening the shoulder girdle and training your torso to
remain stable while the legs and arms are in motion.
Step 1: Sit up tall near the front of a sturdy chair.
Place your hands beside your hips, wrapping your fingers over the front edge of
the chair.
Step 2: Extend your legs in front of you slightly, and
place your feet flat on the floor.
Step 3: Scoot off the edge of the chair until your
knees align above your feet and torso will be able to clear the chair as you
dip down.
Step 4: Bending your elbows directly behind you,
without splaying them out to the sides, lower your torso until your elbows make
a 90-degree angle.
Step 5: Press into the chair, raising your body back into
starting position. Repeat 12 times, 30 second rest, repeat 12 more times.
When doing this exercise, avoid the following:
Moving your feet
Pushing up solely with your feet, rather than utilizing
your arm strength.
*Your body should remain close to the chair during
this exercise and your spine should remain neutral throughout movement.
*This exercise is not recommended if you are
experiencing shoulder or wrist pain.
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