TricepsBeginner

Dips - Triceps Version

Strength movement using Body Only.

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Muscle guide

See the primary and supporting muscles.

The stronger highlight marks the main muscle associated with this movement. The lighter highlight marks supporting muscles.

Primary TricepsSupporting Chest, Shoulders

Movement instructions

1
To get into the starting position, hold your body at arm's length with your arms nearly locked above the bars.
2
Now, inhale and slowly lower yourself downward. Your torso should remain upright and your elbows should stay close to your body. This helps to better focus on tricep involvement. Lower yourself until there is a 90 degree angle formed between the upper arm and forearm.
3
Then, exhale and push your torso back up using your triceps to bring your body back to the starting position.
4
Repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.

Technique guidance

Inhale as the resistance lowers and exhale as you press overhead. Keep the ribs controlled and continue breathing between repetitions.

Arching the lower back or flaring the ribs to move the resistance overhead.
Pressing in an inconsistent path instead of stacking the load over a stable base.
Using momentum or an uncontrolled lowering phase.

Use a stable setup and a load or resistance you can control through a comfortable range.
Stop if you feel sharp pain, dizziness, or feel unwell.

General guidance matched from movement type and equipment; it is not individualized coaching or medical advice.

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