Dips on floor/bench

Activates muscles of the arms, chest and shoulders and develops strength used in everyday movements like pushing.
Intensity: Gentle
Recommended repetitions: 10-15

Before you get into your workout it’s important to warm up. Just 5 minutes of light activity is all you need. Things like:

  • Walking
  • Jogging on the spot
  • Pumping your arms
  • Shoulder rolls
  • Controlled punches
  • Circular ‘windmill’ arm movements in the air.
  1. Start by sitting on the edge of a bench/chair. Position your hands and feet shoulder-­width apart and bend your knees at 90 degrees
  2. Straighten your arms, lifting your hips off the bench/chair
  3. Bend elbows until 90 degrees, lowering body toward floor
  4. Push straight back up to the starting position

After your workout, cool down by following any of the above activities, again for 5 minutes. This is also a great time to stretch your muscles holding each stretch for 20-30 seconds. Make sure you hold at a point where you can feel the stretch but you shouldn’t feel discomfort or pain. Don’t bounce through these, just slow steady movements.

Disclaimer: If you have been inactive for a while, have heart disease, or a close relative with heart disease or if you have other major health problems, or are pregnant, please check with your doctor before following these workouts.

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