(I'm rather self-conscious about it, but my sister said I needed to be sure and include lots of pics on my blog plus some video clips, so here goes...)
I haven't seen many women, or men, do a lot of dips with additional weight, so I thought that might be a good clip to share. On YouTube there is a clip that has been viewed over 52 thousand times of a girl doing dips. She did a fairly high quantity, but did not add any weight. Here is a clip of me doing a set of eight reps with a 45lb plate attached.
Another fellow gym member decided to walk by and make a comment while my sister was recording the clip. After he found out he was on the video, said he wants some royalties. I'll get right on that :)
TRAINER TIP- Dips are a great exercise for your triceps and pectoral muscles. A lot of machines, like the one in the video, allow you to "take off" some of your weight and make the exercise easier until you can accomodate your own weight or potentially even more. If you prefer, you can even do them in the privacy of your home using a chair or step. Check back - I'll get some pics made of that soon to show you exactly how to do that with proper form and how you can progressively make the exercise more challenging.
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wow, dips with added weight!? omg. I am still on the assisted dip machine. Good job Christine!!! Very inspirational.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Laurel! You inspire me too - you are a running goddess :)
ReplyDeleteTara told me that you passed out today with your trainer, for real? Girl, you push it too hard!