Exercise

Dips - Triceps Version

Also known as: dips, triceps dips, tricep dips, bar dips, narrow dips, upright dips

Dips - Triceps Version — position 1Dips - Triceps Version — position 2

Dips - Triceps Version is a compound exercise for the triceps. Main target: triceps lateral head and triceps medial head. Also works: triceps long head, lower chest and anterior deltoid. No equipment needed — just your bodyweight.

EquipmentBodyweight
TypeCompound (multi-joint)
MovementPush
CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

How to do it

  1. To get into the starting position, hold your body at arm's length with your arms nearly locked above the bars.
  2. Now, inhale and slowly lower yourself downward. Your torso should remain upright and your elbows should stay close to your body. This helps to better focus on tricep involvement. Lower yourself until there is a 90 degree angle formed between the upper arm and forearm.
  3. Then, exhale and push your torso back up using your triceps to bring your body back to the starting position.
  4. Repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.

Common mistakes

  • Going too deep with pain in the shoulders.

Tips

  • Keep the torso upright and lower until the elbows reach 90°.

Used in these programs

3-Day Mass Building Split

The classic mass split: chest and triceps, back and biceps, legs and shoulders. Each group once a week with plenty of volume.

Intermediate · 3 times a week · Gym

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