Exercise Ball Dip Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Triceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Stability ball
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps Brachii
- Secondary Muscles
- Pectoralis Major, Deltoid Anterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Stability Ball Tricep Dip
Visualised Target Muscle Groups
Front
Back
How to: Exercise Ball Dip
- Sit on a stability ball with your feet flat on the ground and hip-width apart.
- Place your hands on the ball or on your hips for support.
- Bend your elbows and lower your body, keeping your elbows close to your sides.
- Push back up to the starting position using your triceps.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the shoulders to creep up towards the ears.
- Bending the elbows too wide away from the body.
- Not lowering down sufficiently.
Modifications
- Perform the dip with your knees bent for added support.
- Use a lower stability ball to reduce the difficulty.
Tips
- Keep your back straight throughout the movement.
- Engage your core to maintain stability on the ball.
- Control the motion and avoid swinging.
Exercise Ball Dip Alternatives
Tags
triceps
upper arms
strength
stability ball
bodyweight
intermediate