Exercise
Triceps Dip Between Benches
Also known as: triceps dip (between benches), bench dips feet elevated, dips between benches
Triceps Dip Between Benches is a compound exercise for the triceps. Main target: triceps. Also works: lower chest and anterior deltoid. No equipment needed — just your bodyweight.
Muscles worked
How to do it
- Place two benches parallel to each other; put your palms on the edge of one and your heels on the other, legs straight.
- Support your weight on extended arms with your hips just off the bench.
- Bend your elbows to lower your hips toward the floor until your upper arms are about parallel.
- Press back up to full elbow extension. Add a plate on your lap to progress.
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