Triceps Dips

Triceps Dips

Description

A bodyweight pushing exercise focusing on triceps development using a bench or similar surface.

Primary Muscles

• Triceps

Supporting Muscles

• Shoulders
• Chest
• Core

Required Equipment

• Bench, chair or parallel bars

Proper Form

• Sit on bench, hands beside hips.
• Slide forward, lower body by bending elbows.
• Push back up to full arm extension.

Common Mistakes

• Flaring elbows
• Shoulders shrugging
• Incomplete range

Progressions / Variations

• Bent-knee dips
• Straight-leg dips
• Elevated feet dips

Related Exercises

• Dips
• Push-ups

Used In

Calisthenics, Fitness, Home Workouts