Exercise technique

reverse dip

The reverse dip is a bodyweight exercise targeting the triceps, performed between two parallel bars. It also engages the chest and shoulders as secondary muscles.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Position yourself between two parallel bars with your arms fully extended and your body straight.
  2. Lower your body by bending your elbows until your upper arms are parallel to the ground.
  3. Pause for a moment, then push yourself back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Chest, Shoulders.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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