Machine-assisted Triceps Dip

The Machine-assisted Triceps Dip primarily works the Triceps (Long Head), with secondary activation of the Anterior Deltoid, Brachialis, Latissimus Dorsi, Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Pectoralis Minor, Rhomboids and stabilizer support from the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Trapezius (Lower). It is a band compound exercise at beginner difficulty.

A band compound push exercise targeting the Triceps (Long Head).

EquipmentBand
DifficultyBeginner
TypeCompound
MovementHorizontal Push
ForcePush
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryTriceps (Long Head)
SecondaryAnterior Deltoid, Brachialis, Latissimus Dorsi, Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Pectoralis Minor, Rhomboids

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Mountshoulder width dip bar, arms straight with shoulders above hands. Step down onto assistance lever. Keep hips and knees straight. Execution: Lower body until slight stretch is felt in shoulders. Push body up until arms are straight. Repeat. Comments: Seemount and dismount. Some assisted machines require you tokneel on pad. Also seeAssisted Chest Dip.

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