triceps dip (bench leg)

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

triceps dip (bench leg) demonstration
triceps dip (bench leg) β€” demonstration

Body part

Upper Arms

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Triceps

Secondary muscles

Chest, Shoulders

How to do triceps dip (bench leg)

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

  2. Walk your feet forward, sliding your butt off the bench, and straighten your arms.

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

  4. Push through your palms to straighten your arms and return 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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