Chair dips – how to do it right
Hands on the chair edge behind you, lower and push back up.
This is how Stickfreed, our glowing stick figure, shows you the exercise on your TV – here the start, middle and end position. In the app he turns slowly so you can see everything.
How to do it
- Hands behind you on the chair edge.
- Lower close to the chair, elbows point back.
- Push back up – shoulders away from your ears.
How long?
40–45 seconds at a steady pace: slow on the way down, strong on the way up. 2–4 rounds.
If something niggles
Shoulder niggling? Then do Wall push-ups instead – BLOX swaps it automatically if you mention it at the start. Stop if it hurts; if you have complaints or pre-existing conditions, check with a doctor or physio first.
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