How good are parallel bar tricep dips for tricep strength and size? Ive tried them once or twice in the past and never really stuck with them as I dont recall getting a huge pump from them, and since there a compound the shoulders take over quite a bit. Which is what im trying to avoid as my shoulders are already overpowering everything else. Ive been sticking a lot with tricep extensions (OH DB, Skulls) and cable pressdowns. But I keep hearing everyone raving how good dips are for tricep size. Are they really all that great solely for tricep development especially if I already have CGBP in the routine?
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09-28-2011, 09:44 PM #1Registered User
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Tricep Dips all they're cracked up to be
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09-28-2011, 09:53 PM #2Spudwolf crew = )
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CGBP is garbage kick that out of the routine all together. The majority of that is chest work TBH not much different than a regular bench as far as tricep engagement
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09-28-2011, 09:56 PM #3Registered User
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Your the first ive ever heard say that. For that matter then you could say scrap dips they hit the shoulders too hard. and only stick to isolationOriginally Posted by spud1345
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09-28-2011, 10:45 PM #4Registered User
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composition fallacy. stupid **** just do dips and lying tri ext.Originally Posted by DeadLiftCars
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09-28-2011, 10:51 PM #5NOW HAS A LOG!!!!
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Dips are a good exercise for overall chest, tricep and delts. However I personally think they are terrible for the rotator cuff.
This is bull****. CGBP is a great exercise. If you think too much chest is involved, then do floor press.Originally Posted by spud1345
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09-28-2011, 11:06 PM #6Registered User
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Dips work for me, I can really feel my triceps sore after them.
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09-29-2011, 01:59 AM #7
I agree with OP, I just end up using my shoulders way too much on dips. Maybe it's just my shoulder strength lagging
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09-29-2011, 02:04 AM #8Saxon Genetics.
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Depends on how far apart the bars are and the angle of your elbows.
Close bars + elbows tucked in tightly to your sides = triceps
wide bars (not neccessary) + elbows out = lower chest
I've found by doing both these techniques correctly, my triceps have grown quite nicely and my lower chest has filled out considerably!
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09-29-2011, 02:05 AM #9Registered User
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