Dips for chest. How deep?

[BodybuildingUniverse]

just dont bounce - tore my damn pec 3 months ago dipping with 90 pounds strapped on. still cant even bench!

 

[rjl296]

I personally would not dip ( the exercise, not the action) if I had rotator cuff probs

 

[hardrock]

I personally would not dip ( the exercise, not the action) if I had rotator cuff probs

Damnit Damnit Damnit! Whew feel better. I guess I'll try shallow dips on nex chest day. I am actually starting to consider surgery(what my doc suggested). I know I'll go insane with the time off though.

 

[louden_swain]

parallel. Anything lower is not necessary. Also do not lock out at the top. Keep the motion continuous.

 

[spatts]

Found it!

Casualbb...you stinker!

 

[SofaGeorge]

Honestly... if you've got rotator problems... this isn't your exercise.

 

[spatts]

I bumped it because gonelifting has a question about whether or not "pre-exhausting" works.

 

[Debaser]

I'm not sure what he has done about his rotator cuff as of today, but he should look into Active Release Therapy (ART) before he even thinks about surgery.

 

[louden_swain]

You'll sacrifice some chest stretch by going more shallow, but your rotator cuff is more important anyway. Try just going to upper arm parallel to ground. If it still hurts, go less deep.

-casualbb

Well said!!!

 

[casualbb]

I stink?