Impossible Dips

tricepsupper armsbody weight

Learn how to do the Impossible Dips with proper form and technique. This body weight exercise primarily targets your Triceps, with secondary emphasis on Chest, Shoulders.

Impossible Dips exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Impossible Dips

Follow these steps to perform the Impossible Dips with correct form:

  1. 1Position yourself between two parallel bars with your arms fully extended and your body suspended in the air.
  2. 2Bend your knees and cross your ankles.
  3. 3Lower your body by bending your elbows until your upper arms are parallel to the ground.
  4. 4Pause for a moment, then push yourself back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Impossible Dips Muscles Worked

Primary

triceps

Secondary

chestshoulders

Exercise Details

Equipment
body weight
Body Part
upper arms
Category
Extended

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