Bench Dip on floor Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Triceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps Brachii
- Secondary Muscles
- Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Major, Teres Major, Pectoralis Major Sternal Head, Latissimus Dorsi, Deltoid Anterior, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Bench Dip
How to: Bench Dip on floor
- Sit on the edge of a flat bench with your hands next to your thighs.
- Slide your buttocks off the front of the bench and support your weight with your arms.
- Lower your body by bending your elbows until they are at a 90-degree angle.
- Push back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
Common Mistakes
- Flaring elbows outwards instead of keeping them tucked.
- Not lowering down to the appropriate angle.
- Using momentum to lift the body instead of muscle strength.
Modifications
- Bend your knees to decrease the intensity.
- Perform the dips with your feet elevated on a bench.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body.
- Lower yourself until your arms are at about a 90-degree angle.
- Control your movement both up and down to prevent injury.
Bench Dip on floor Alternatives
Tags
triceps
body weight
upper arms
strength
dips
exercise