Exercise technique

exercise ball dip

The exercise ball dip is a triceps-focused movement performed using a stability ball. It challenges the triceps, chest, and shoulders while also requiring balance and core engagement due to the unstable surface.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Sit on the stability ball with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent at a 90-degree angle.
  2. Place your hands on the ball beside your hips, fingers pointing forward.
  3. Engage your triceps and push through your hands to lift your body off the ball, straightening your arms.
  4. Lower your body back down by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides.
  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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