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Negative dip

Only the lowering phase of the dip, as slow as you can. Back to the top with a push from the feet or a jump. Builds strength before the first full dip.

Level
Basic
Equipment
Parallel bars
Measure
reps
Tempo
4-1-x-0 (down, pause, up, pause)
chesttricepsshoulders

Technique

  1. Jump into support on straight arms, shoulders down.
  2. Lower for 3 to 5 seconds, elbows back, to a right angle.
  3. Put the feet down, return to the top and repeat.

Common mistakes

  • Dropping through the last phase.
  • Shoulders riding up to the ears in support.
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Progression

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Negative dip

Parallel bars reps

Same muscles