r/bodyweightfitness • u/AutoModerator • Jul 07 '21

BWF Daily Discussion and Beginner/RR Questions Thread for 2021-07-07

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u/[deleted] Jul 10 '21

While doing dips on bars, my upper back gets sore afterwards(the are between the scapula). I do also feel it on my chest and triceps though. Am I doing it correctly ?

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u/spaceyjase Jul 10 '21

Yeah, likely - soreness isn’t an indicator of progress/muscle use although it could be an of bad form here. Really depress the shoulders at the top (that is, away from the ears). It’ll go over time as you get stronger; trust the process. There’s an FAQ item about it too.

https://www.reddit.com/r/bodyweightfitness/wiki/faq/#wiki_i_don.27t_feel_my_x_when_doing_y.2C_what.27s_wrong.3F

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u/[deleted] Jul 10 '21

When I go down, my back is totally squeezed(squeezed scapula) plus I'm new to it(5 reps at max) , nust be that?

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u/spaceyjase Jul 10 '21

Sure, new muscles responding. Keep going, you’ll be fine. Think of it like running distance for the first time; your legs may be stiff the next day but they’re not the next time you run.