Exercise technique

bench dip on floor

The bench dip on floor is a bodyweight exercise targeting the triceps, with secondary activation of the chest and shoulders. It is performed by supporting your body on your hands at the edge of a bench or chair, lowering your body by bending your elbows, and then pressing back up.

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. Lower your body by bending your elbows until your upper arms are parallel to the floor.
  4. Push yourself back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
  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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