Triceps Dips
Overview
How to do it
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Set Up Your PositionPlace your hands on the parallel bars a little wider than shoulder-width apart.Finish by straightening your arms fully and holding your body above the bars.
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Position Your BodyLean your chest slightly forward and brace your core.Keep your knees bent or your legs straight, based on your comfort and difficulty level.
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ExecutionBreathe in as you lower your body by bending your elbows until your upper arms are parallel to the ground.Keep your elbows close to your torso and do not let them flare outward.Hold briefly at the bottom so the triceps stay fully engaged.Breathe out as you drive through your palms, straighten your arms, and return to the starting position.
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RepeatComplete the target number of repetitions with proper form.
Form tips & common mistakes
Keep your elbows tucked in rather than letting them flare outward.
Engage your core and glutes to maintain stability.
Lower yourself in a controlled motion to avoid unnecessary joint strain.
Avoid locking your elbows at the top of the movement.
Breathe properly, inhaling as you lower and exhaling as you push up.
Benefits
Strengthens and Defines the Triceps: Triceps dips are one of the most effective exercises for building triceps mass and strength. Regular practice leads to better muscle tone and definition in the upper arms.
Engages Multiple Muscle Groups: In addition to the triceps, this exercise also activates the shoulders, chest, and core muscles, making it a powerful compound movement for upper-body strength.
Enhances Pressing Strength and Athletic Performance: Triceps dips improve performance in pressing movements such as push-ups, bench presses, and overhead presses, making them valuable for athletes and strength trainers.
Develops Functional Strength for Daily Activities: The movement pattern of triceps dips mimics real-life pushing motions, enhancing functional strength for tasks like lifting, pushing, and supporting body weight.
Versatile and Scalable for All Fitness Levels: Triceps dips can be modified to match different fitness levels. Beginners can use assisted dip machines or resistance bands, while advanced trainees can add weight using a dip belt.
Improves Shoulder and Elbow Stability: This exercise strengthens the stabilizing muscles around the shoulders and elbows, reducing the risk of joint injuries and improving overall upper-body mechanics.
Muscles worked
Triceps
Anterior Deltoid، Pectoralis Major، Sternal، Pectoralis Major، Clavicular، Pectoralis Minor، Rhomboids، Levator Scapulae، Latissimus Dorsi
Biceps Brachii
Lower Trapezius
