Tricep Dips Video & Instructions

Tricep Dips video exercise guide. On this page you'll learn how to do a Tricep Dips using the correct technique. Below you'll find the Tricep Dips video, pictures, exercise instructions, and tips on how to get the most out of the exercise. Click the play button below to start the video!

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Exercise Instructions:

Many people don't know that there's two ways to do dips. Focusing on your triceps, or focusing on your chest. This version of the dip hits the triceps hardest. Grasp the parallel dip bars with an inward grip. If the bars are adjustable, adjust them in to around shoulder width apart. Jump up of the floor and take your weight on the bars. The key to hitting your triceps on this version of the dip is to keep your body as straight as possible and don't lean forward. This may mean not crossing your legs back and keeping them hanging down. Slowly lower yourself down keeping your eyes facing forward. Lower until your elbow is at around the same height as your shoulder, then raise your body back up without locking your arms at the top of the movement.

Tips:

Do not lower yourself down too far, as this can result in heavy strain on your shoulder joints and possible injury. Use the mind-muscle connection to focus on working your triceps throughout the movement. Squeeze your triceps hard at the top of the movement and feel the stretch on the way down. Do not lock your elbows out at the top of the movement. And finally, keep the rep timing slow for maximum results from this exercise.

More Bodyweight Triceps Exercises:

  1. Close Grip Push Up
  2. Tricep Dips
  3. Bench Dips
  4. Single Bench Dip
  5. Three Bench Dip

EXERCISE PROFILE

Primary Muscle(s):
Triceps
Secondary Muscle(s):
Chest
Shoulders
Mechanics:
Compound
Equipment:
Bodyweight

Excercise Pictures