Dip station exercises strengthen upper body muscles, hands, shoulder and chest. This upper body workout develops strong hand muscles and enhance hand grip. One should keep the arms straight performing dips, lower the body bending elbows till you can do easily, and then push back up. In the beginning regular dips would be challenging, use assistance bands to reduce amount of body weight. There is also advanced variations of dips that look like gymnastics. These are L-Sit dip, Knee Raises, Leg Raises, Triceps Dips with Leg Raise , Push-Ups with Dip Bars, and Incline Push-Ups. These dip station exercises target multiple muscles, chest, shoulders, triceps, and increase fitness level due to a range of motion as compared to the traditional push-ups. These advance exercises target lower abdominals and hip flexors as well.
Dip Station Exercises for Players and Athletes
Dip station exercises appeal to the players and athletes. These are very popular among Gymnasts, Bodybuilders, CrossFit Athletes, Physical Therapists, Home Workout Enthusiasts, Fitness Enthusiasts, and Calisthenics Enthusiasts for upper body strength, stability, and muscle building. Moreover, these are common and beneficial for basketball players when passing, blocking, and defending. They improve vertical jump and control over the ball. Physiotherapists also use these exercises for rehabilitation after shoulder and arm injuries or surgeries to improve functional strength of the muscles. They use Hand Grippers, Hand Exercise Balls made of rubber, and Wrist Roller which help to improve grip strength and dexterity of the fingers, and wrist stability. Squeezing a hand grip improves finger strength and flexibility while rolling the weight up and down using wrist motion strengthens the muscles in the forearm for wrist stability.
Benefits of Exercise
Regular exercise makes body strong by increasing muscle endurance, and improves fitness. Physical activities reduce the risk of diseases and obesity, and make life happier by reducing anxiety, tension, and depression. Strong body manages stress delicately as having strong mind. Exercise improves breathing system and increases blood flow to the brain which enhances mental health and well-being. It boosts energy levels and stamina that help to improve cognitive functions and memory even in the old age. We can see the people who do exercise regularly more active and productive. Their exercise activities develop their social circle, improve quality of life, and encourage them to participate in community work. Exercise nurtures body and provides strength, physical and mental.