Triceps Dip (between benches) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Triceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps Brachii
- Secondary Muscles
- 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 Dips
How to: Triceps Dip (between benches)
- Position two benches parallel to each other, sitting on one bench with your hands close to your hips.
- Extend your legs and place your feet on the second bench.
- Lower your body by bending your elbows until your arms are at about a 90-degree angle.
- Press yourself back up to the starting position, engaging your triceps throughout.
Common Mistakes
- Flaring out the elbows excessively.
- Not going low enough during the dip.
- Using momentum instead of muscle engagement to push up.
Modifications
- Bend your knees to reduce the load if you're unable to perform the dip with legs straight.
- Use a bench or cushioned surface to decrease the range of motion.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body as you lower down.
- Perform the movement in a slow and controlled manner to avoid injury.
- Focus on squeezing your triceps at the top of the movement.
Triceps Dip (between benches) Alternatives
Tags
triceps
upper arms
bodyweight
strength
shoulders
fitness