Weighted Triceps Dip on High Parallel Bars Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Triceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Weighted
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps Brachii
- Secondary Muscles
- Pectoralis Major Sternal Head, Latissimus Dorsi, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head, Deltoid Anterior
- Intensity
- high
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 6
- Alternate Names
- High Parallel Bar Triceps Dip
How to: Weighted Triceps Dip on High Parallel Bars
- Set up high parallel bars and grasp the bars firmly with both hands.
- Lift your body off the ground using your arms, legs extended down.
- Lower your body by bending your elbows until your arms form a 90-degree angle, keeping your elbows close.
- Push back up to the starting position while maintaining control.
Common Mistakes
- Flaring elbows outwards instead of keeping them in.
- Using momentum instead of controlled strength to perform the dip.
- Not going low enough to properly engage the triceps.
Modifications
- Reduce the weight to make the exercise easier.
- Use a bench instead of parallel bars for support.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body to effectively target the triceps.
- Slowly lower yourself to avoid injury, ensure you control the movement.
- Use a full range of motion for optimal muscle engagement.
Weighted Triceps Dip on High Parallel Bars Alternatives
Tags
triceps
upper arms
strength
dips
weight training
muscle building