Weighted bench dips

[the People's Champ]

I tried these out to change up the routine a little and MAN, my tris blew up! I hadn't done bench dips in a long while, so I figured what the heck, you know? the first set was easy for me, so then I put a 45 plate on my lap for the upcoming sets. I like the feeling. my tris were almost screaming when I was done. almost meaning, I didn't want to do too many reps for 4 sets, and I couldn't have put another 45 on by myself. it was a good change.

so what do you guys think of this exercise?

 

[Abbaddon]

good exercise I just dont like to put my shoulders at that kind of angle I like weighted dips usually done on chest day for me but when using a bench with my arms behind me like that doesnt make me feel very comfortable

 

[Mike P.T.]

good exercise. personally i prefer regular weighted dips and even though i get a good pump in my triceps, i do it to mainly work my lower chest. by flaring out your elbows and leaning into the movement you hit your lower chest real nice.

 

[Bigsatan13]

Great mass builder, but be careful, this can be stressfull to underdeveloped attachments. Meaning don't go too heavy too quick.

 

[mekannik]

Great excercise if you don't mind shoulder impingement and the associated damage to your body.

Go back to weighted dips - a much better stretch and less strain on your joints.

 

[gymtime]

I like regular dips better, but I think bench dips make for a great change up. It's kind of a pain in the ass trying to have someone help you with the plates, especially if you normally lift alone. But I think they're good for variety.

 

[the People's Champ]

Great excercise if you don't mind shoulder impingement and the associated damage to your body.

Go back to weighted dips - a much better stretch and less strain on your joints.

can you explain the shoulder impingement?

 

[mekannik]

http://www.testosterone.net/html/body_61tris.html

and read under #1. What happens, in the case of doing bench dips, is that the shoulder joint is taken out of alignment with the body and placed under load (made worse by adding a plate or 4).

And in case you don't understand enough (and want to get a laugh at my expense similar to my explanation of squatting with a board under your heels) - Poliquin is the man, hands down.

peace.