Dips are awesome. The problem is, most people use incorrect form. This has given the dip a bad reputation as a “shoulder killer.” And some lifters use correct form but they do the wrong type of dip for their goal. Are you dipping mainly for chest development? Or are you doing it to target more of the triceps? CHEST DIP GUIDELINES: Torso forward Legs forward Medium to wide hand width “Gunslinger” elbows position Contract the abs to maintain form Don’t lock out the elbows at the top position Shoul