Triceps · Body weight · Intermediate

How to do Triceps Dip (Between Benches)

The triceps dip (between benches) is a bodyweight exercise targeting the triceps, performed by supporting your weight on your hands between two benches and lowering and raising your body.

Triceps Dip (Between Benches) demonstration
Primary muscle
Triceps
Also works
Chest and Shoulders
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Intermediate
Category
Triceps

How to do Triceps Dip (Between Benches), step by step

  1. Sit on a bench with your hands gripping the edge of the bench, fingers pointing forward.
  2. Slide your butt off the bench, supporting your weight with your hands.
  3. Bend your elbows and lower your body towards the ground, keeping your back close to the bench.
  4. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push yourself back up to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Triceps Dip (Between Benches) works your triceps as the main mover, with help from your chest and shoulders.

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