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Beginner

Difficulty
Beginner
Movement type
Strength
Primary muscles
Chest Triceps
Secondary muscles
Shoulders
Exercise guide

Dips Between Chairs

4 steps Updated 29/08/2026

Dips Between Chairs is a bodyweight exercise targeting Chest (Pectoralis Major), Triceps (Triceps Brachii) using Chair.

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How to perform it

  1. Position two chairs parallel to each other, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, with the seats facing away from you.
  2. Stand between the chairs and grasp the top of each chair back with your hands.
  3. Lift your body off the floor by straightening your arms, supporting your weight through your hands.
  4. Slowly lower your body by bending your elbows until they form about a 90-degree angle, keeping your body upright and close to the chair backs. Press through your hands to raise your body back to the starting position, extending your arms fully.
Dips Between Chairs

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