Triceps · Body weight · Beginner

How to do Triceps Dip With Explosive

The triceps dip is a bodyweight exercise that targets the triceps and also engages the chest and shoulders. It is performed using a bench or chair and involves lowering and raising the body using the arms.

Triceps Dip With Explosive demonstration
Primary muscle
Triceps
Also works
Chest and Shoulders
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Beginner
Category
Triceps

How to do Triceps Dip With Explosive, step by step

  1. Sit on the edge of a bench or chair with your hands gripping the edge, 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. Emphasize explosive control.
  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 With Explosive works your triceps as the main mover, with help from your chest and shoulders.

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