Kitchen Dips

[Le Chop]

I do some of my chest workout in my kitchen - using the worktops corner for my dips sets.
I seem to get a better burn on my tri's and chest this way than i do using dip bars at my gym.
I go for a wider stance and do 4 sets of 18 reps with palms down facing forward.
Does anyone use this method? Do you have good results?

[BuffforCU]

I have - also done bathroom dips between two parallel cabinets. The differrence in the distance between the two areas target the muscles differently.

Also have done rafter pull-ups in the garage!

[Le Chop]

Yeh, dips are my favourite exercise - i much prefer them to standard push ups.. I Don't seem to get the same stimulus. As far as chins are concerned, they're an exercise i would like to do more of but i can only hit about 6 reps with a palms forward wide grip - so i tend to give up. Any ideas? How many reps and sets will give me good results?

[Killa_Z]

the more you do them, the better and stronger you will get at them, instead of giving up on them you should pay more attention to them because they are a weakness for you

[Le Chop]

I think you're right. Maybe i should start with lower reps (maybe 3-4) with about 6 sets to build initial strength. I don't think i am that weak in my lats and biceps, maybe my grip is weak?
I know about a year ago i was about 4 kgs lighter and managed 8-10 reps no prob.
I will try harder!

[Killa_Z]

Originally Posted by Le Chop

I think you're right. Maybe i should start with lower reps (maybe 3-4) with about 6 sets to build initial strength. I don't think i am that weak in my lats and biceps, maybe my grip is weak?
I know about a year ago i was about 4 kgs lighter and managed 8-10 reps no prob.
I will try harder!

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