Chair Dip
Exercise Instructions:
This pushing motion will strengthen your arm muscles even if you are not able to lift yourself up off the chair.
- Sit in a sturdy chair with armrests with your feet flat on the floor, shoulder-width apart.
- Lean slightly forward; keep your back and shoulders straight.
- Grasp arms of chair with your hands next to you. Breathe in slowly.
- Breathe out and use your arms to push your body slowly off the chair.
- Hold position for 1 second.
- Breathe in as you slowly lower yourself back down.
- Repeat 10-15 times.
- Rest; then repeat 10-15 more times.
Targeted Muscles:
Arm muscles
What You Need:
Sturdy chair with armrests
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