Assisted dip machine
- Basic
- Machine
Lower until shoulders are level with elbows
Muscles worked
- Primary:
- Chest
- Secondary:
- Triceps, Shoulders
How to do it
- Set the counterweight, kneel on the platform and hold the handles.
- Lower by bending your elbows until your shoulders are level with your elbows.
- Press until your arms are straight.
Common mistakes
- Going deeper than your shoulder tolerates.
- Shrugging at the bottom.
Tips
- More counterweight means more help: remove assistance as you progress.
- Lean forward for more chest; stay upright for more triceps.