Exercises / Tricep dip
Tricep dip GIF
Figure
Male figure; the female figure follows.
Muscles
Background
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Get it in this lookWorked muscles
- ChestMusculus pectoralis major
- TricepsMusculus triceps brachii
- Front shouldersMusculus deltoideus, pars clavicularis
- ShouldersMusculus deltoideus
- Equipment
- dip bar
- Loop
- One repetition, 2.4 seconds
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Part of the triceps extension pack, all 12 triceps extension variations: male figure (the female figure follows), GIF, WebP and MP4 at 480 and 720 px, commercial license.
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How to do a tricep dip
- Grip parallel bars, arms straight
- Lower body by bending elbows
- Go until upper arms parallel or comfortable depth
- Push up to starting position
Form tips
- Lean forward for more chest, upright for more triceps
- Don't go too deep (shoulder strain)
- Control the descent
- Full lockout at top
- Add weight when bodyweight is easy














