Floor Dips

Instructions

1. 1.Begin by lying down on the floor with your legs bent and your hands placed at your sides, just under your shoulders. Lift your legs by pushing your hips towards the ceiling and assume a crab-like position. This is your starting position.
2. 2.Keeping your core tight, slowly bend your elbows and lower your body down towards the floor without touching it.
3. 3.When just above the ground, after a brief pause, slowly return to the starting position.
4. 4.Repeat for as many repetitions as required.

Tips

• Try to go as low as possible in the dip for maximum effect.
• Try to keep your elbows as close to your body as possible.
• Keep your core and glutes engaged during the dip.
• Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner.
• You can elevate your legs to increase the difficulty of this exercise.

Breathing Instructions

Breathe in during the eccentric (lowering) portion of the exercise and breathe out during the concentric (elevation) portion.

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