triceps dip

A upper arms exercise targeting the triceps, performed with body weight.

triceps dip demonstration
triceps dip β€” demonstration

Body part

Upper Arms

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Triceps

Secondary muscles

Chest, Shoulders

How to do triceps dip

  1. Sit on the edge of a bench or chair with your hands gripping the edge, fingers pointing forward.

  2. Slide your butt off the bench, supporting your weight with your hands.

  3. Bend your elbows and lower your body towards the ground, keeping your back close to the bench.

  4. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push yourself back up to the starting position.

  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Triceps

Secondary

ChestShoulders

Related exercises

All upper arms exercises β†’

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