Comments on: Tricep Dips & Chest Dips. The Big Difference!

By: Bob

Bob — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:45:44 +0000

Hey Mark.
I some how missed getting THT 4. I tried to put my name in the Box up in the right corner but it says I am already subscribed. I dont know how I missed it but is there any way I can get it please.

By: Mark McManus

Mark McManus — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:14:06 +0000

@John. It’s in the book, dude.
@Jason. Afraid not, man. Use their free weights as well. You may have to do higher reps before increasing weight because moving up by 5 or 10kg on some lifts is a hell of a jump!
@Jackie. That would be ok for a cycle. In your next cycle I would recommend factoring in tricep extensions, they’re awesome.

By: Jackie

Jackie — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:02:24 +0000

Would it be appropriate to do weighted tricep dips in the place of decline tricep extentions in my workout?

By: pete

pete — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:52:56 +0000

you should try gironda dips great chest builder

By: Bob

Bob — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:49:17 +0000

They are called the upper-body squat for good reason!

By: Paul

Paul — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 18:00:05 +0000

Hi mark i have been doing chest dips for years, they are brilliant at carving the middle part of your chest

By: Sam- Look Like An Athlete

Sam- Look Like An Athlete — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:51:04 +0000

One trick I have been doing for a long time for chest dips is keeping my chin tucked in while doing a dip. By tucking the chin this helps my upper body lean in more and thus shifting weight to the chest muscles. For an emphasis on my triceps I don’t tuck my chin.

-Sam

By: jason

jason — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:33:44 +0000

will give it a try mark, i’m abit bummed as ive joined a gym and i can do most of the stuff you tell us to do, the only thing is that i can’t increase the weights in small increments. the cable machines have fixed weights and the squat rack only has 20/15/10/5kg plates..no 1’s or 2kg plates.. any suggestions?
thanks.

By: Michael Pearson

Michael Pearson — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:29:29 +0000

Mark,
What you say is true. I have training since 1968 and all the old school trainers knew this distinction. It seems now in the gym everyone is looking for an easy way to do dips and not focusing on the muscle being targeted.
Good information!

By: John A Davis

John A Davis — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:14:55 +0000

Now you tell me!

By: Wouter

Wouter — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:10:24 +0000

Semi-related, but still : ever since I watched the Larry Scott training video I’ve been doing reverse grip dips. They’re heavier on the elbows and you do need dip bars that are angled outwards, but imo they hit the pecs much harder than any normal grip dip variation I’ve tried.