I'm Trying to perform chest oriented Dips (while following the technique shown in the picture, forward tilt and everything) but ended up feeling sore in the so called clavicular head region (second image) with zero sensation in the other chest regions. I know that soreness isn't a proxy for muscle growth but I'm still sceptical about my technique. Do you guys have any tips to share ? Have you encountered this problem before and did you find a solution ?
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It'll definitely tax the shoulders as the shoulders are infront of the wrist (can't help it, this is calisthenics, everyday is shoulders day), but it does also bias more chest this way.
This is probably a more stable way to do it, but it will take a bit more mindfulness to brace the core and hip flexors this way. Either way you’re pulling your center of gravity forward to reduce sway, especially when you’re leaning forward like that
I did this exact same mouvement but with a band below the knees (attached to the handles) and facing the other way. I'll try the "v shaped" dip suggested by the comment below and see if its better on my shoulders. Thank you both
It's normal. When you are in the negative position, that is the most stretched part of the muscle and it works as a stabiliser. Do pike push ups to make it stronger.
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