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triceps dip

triceps dip exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: triceps. Equipment: body weight.

triceps dip exercise demonstration
Target muscle
triceps
Muscle group
chest
Body part
upper arms
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

chest, shoulders

How to perform

  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.