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How to do Weighted Tricep Dips

Weighted tricep dips are a challenging upper body exercise that primarily targets the triceps, with additional activation of the chest and shoulders. Adding weight increases the intensity and requires greater strength and stability compared to bodyweight dips.

Primary muscle: Triceps
Also works: Chest and Shoulders
Equipment: Weighted
Level: Advanced
Category: Triceps

How to do Weighted Tricep Dips, step by step

Sit on the edge of a bench or chair with your hands gripping the edge next to your hips.
Slide your butt off the front of the bench with your legs extended in front of you.
Keep your back close to the bench and your elbows slightly bent.
Lower your body by bending your elbows until your upper arms are parallel to the floor.
Push yourself back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Weighted Tricep Dips works your triceps as the main mover, with help from your chest and shoulders.

Track Weighted Tricep Dips in SPLYT

Weighted Tricep Dips 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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