Triceps Dip

The 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 bodyweight compound exercise at intermediate difficulty.

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

EquipmentBodyweight
DifficultyIntermediate
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. Keep hips straight. Execution: Lower body until slight stretch is felt in shoulders. Push body up until arms are straight. Repeat. Comments: Exercise can also be performed on intersectinghorizontal bars or other surfaces. Also seeChest Dips.

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