💪 Tricep Dips
Support your bodyweight on parallel bars and lower yourself by bending your elbows. A powerful tricep and chest builder.
Upper BodyIntermediateDip Station3 × 10
How to do the Tricep Dips
- Grip the dip bars and support yourself with straight arms
- Keep your body upright (lean forward slightly for more chest activation)
- Lower yourself by bending your elbows until upper arms are parallel to the floor
- Push back up to the starting position
- Keep your elbows close to your body
Form tips
- Don't go too deep — stop when upper arms are parallel
- Keep your core tight and legs still
- Cross your ankles behind you for stability
- If too hard, use an assisted dip machine or bench dips
Muscles worked
Triceps, Lower Chest, Anterior Deltoid
When to be cautious
- Shoulder pain
- Elbow injury
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