Triceps Dip
This classic exercise uses the weight of your own body to work your triceps.
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Muscle groups
- Arms
- Primary muscles
- Triceps
- Secondary muscles
- Chest, Shoulders
How to perform this exercise
- Grasp a set of parallel bars and push yourself up to the starting position.
- Keeping your elbows close to your body, lower yourself down until your triceps are parallel to the floor.
- Slowly raise yourself back to the starting position.
Use a controlled range of motion and a load you can manage. Stop if a movement causes pain. Ask a qualified coach for help with unfamiliar exercises.
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