Often, on international chest day, most people go straight to the bar or dumbbells…which is always amazingly fun and a good pump. However, just as someone who consumes sugar over protein, there will be negative consequences. Too much repetitive bar work without proper extension of the spine or stability of the shoulder leads to injury. It is still one of the most common injuries in lifting and sports due to a lack of knowledge or interest in fixing the problem. I have been personal training for 20 years. Too often I hear from clients that their shoulders throb, but they are too damn stubborn to learn or develop the components to fix it. It won’t be funny when you turn 65 and can’t raise your arm over year ear from being a giant brute…thus, exercises like ring dips include a massive challenge in core and rotator cuff stability. To add a neck chain or weight is extremely hard. Try to get strong and be able to to 8-12 reps for 3-4 sets. Try them after barbell or dumbbell work to crush your ego.