Strength

Dips - Triceps Version

The dips - triceps version is a beginner strength exercise for your triceps, using just your body weight.

Main muscles
Triceps
Also works
Chest, Shoulders
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Beginner
Dips - Triceps Version, starting position
Start
Dips - Triceps Version, end position
Finish

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.

Alternatives to the dips - triceps version

Bench Dips Body weight Diamond push-up Body weight Cable triceps pushdown Cable stack Overhead dumbbell extension Dumbbells Close-Grip Barbell Bench Press Barbell EZ-Bar Skullcrusher E-z curl bar