Triceps · Leverage machine · Beginner

How to do Lever Seated Dip

The lever seated dip is a machine-based exercise targeting the triceps, with secondary emphasis on the chest and shoulders. It involves pressing down on handles while seated, simulating a dip movement in a controlled environment.

Primary muscle: Triceps
Also works: Chest and Shoulders
Equipment: Leverage machine
Level: Beginner
Category: Triceps

How to do Lever Seated Dip, step by step

Adjust the seat height so that your feet are flat on the ground and your knees are at a 90-degree angle.
Grasp the handles of the leverage machine with your palms facing down and your arms fully extended.
Slowly lower your body by bending your elbows until your upper arms are parallel to the ground.
Pause for a moment, then push yourself back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Lever Seated Dip works your triceps as the main mover, with help from your chest and shoulders.

Track Lever Seated Dip in SPLYT

Lever Seated Dip is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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