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7 Post author: NancyLebovitz 08 February 2011 10:18PM

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Comment author: nazgulnarsil 09 February 2011 06:06:35AM 1 point [-]

i'd supplement with dips so you aren't encouraging an imbalance in upper body muscles. you can get straps that hang from your chinup bar to do them on if there's nothing convenient around.

Comment author: knb 09 February 2011 07:48:44AM 0 points [-]

According to wikipedia, dips mostly work the "triceps, with major synergists being the anterior deltoid, the pectoralis muscles (sternal, clavicular, and minor), and the rhomboid muscles of the back (in that order). "

Aren't those all upper body muscles too?

Comment author: wedrifid 09 February 2011 07:59:15AM 2 points [-]

Aren't those all upper body muscles too?

An imbalance in upper body muscles indicates more development in particular muscle groups in the upper body while neglecting the other upper body muscles that balance them. This can lead to posture problems and in the worst case injury.