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Dips - Triceps Version

Main muscles
Triceps
Also works
Chest, Shoulders
Equipment
Bodyweight
Level
Beginner
Type
Compound · Push

How to do it

  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.

Quick answers

What muscles does the Dips - Triceps Version work?
Mainly the triceps, with help from the chest, shoulders.
What equipment do I need?
Nothing but your bodyweight.
Is it good for beginners?
Yes, it is rated beginner level.
How do I track progress on it?
Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.

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