Exercise technique

korean dips

Korean dips are a challenging bodyweight exercise performed on parallel bars, targeting the pectorals, triceps, and shoulders. The movement requires significant upper body strength, shoulder mobility, and stability, as the body is lowered deeply between the bars before pressing back up.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Position yourself between two parallel bars with your arms extended and supporting your body weight.
  2. Lower your body by bending your elbows until your upper arms are parallel to the ground.
  3. Pause for a moment, then push yourself back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Triceps, Shoulders.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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