Triceps · Body weight · Intermediate

How to do Reverse Dip

The reverse dip is a bodyweight exercise targeting the triceps, performed between two parallel bars. It also engages the chest and shoulders as secondary muscles.

Reverse Dip demonstration
Primary muscle
Triceps
Also works
Chest and Shoulders
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Intermediate
Category
Triceps

How to do Reverse Dip, step by step

  1. Position yourself between two parallel bars with your arms fully extended and your body straight.
  2. Lower your body by bending your elbows until your upper arms are parallel to the ground.
  3. Pause for a moment, then push yourself back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

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

Track Reverse Dip in SPLYT

Reverse 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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