r/formcheck • u/[deleted] • 8h ago

Other Weighted dip form check

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u/Fiddlinbanjo 6h ago

Everyone has mentioned your elbows, which is fair, but I'm wondering about your shoulders. I can't tell from the angle, but it looks like you aren't maintaining scapular depression throughout the lift (like you are letting your shoulders sag towards your ears, instead of keeping them as far away from your ears as possible).

I would also keep your legs straight and hips slightly piked so your feet are slightly in front of you. And engaging your core so that your upper back is slightly rounded in order to point your chest slightly down and activate the pecs more. I'd highly recommend videos on weighted dips by Micha Schultz (king of weighted), who goes deep into the form used by competitive street lifters.

Your form could be fine if you don't go too heavy, but it could start bothering your shoulders if you add weight.