Exercise technique

triceps dip

The triceps dip is a bodyweight exercise that targets the triceps and also engages the chest and shoulders. It is performed using a bench or chair and involves lowering and raising the body using the arms.

How do you perform this exercise?

  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.

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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