Lever Triceps Dip

The Lever 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 machine compound exercise at beginner difficulty.

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

EquipmentMachine
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: If possible, place handles in narrow position. Sit on seat with back against pad. Grasp handles and position elbows back. Execution: Push levers down by straightening arms downward. Allow lever bar to raise with elbows pointing back until shoulders are slightly stretched. Repeat. Comments: See Lever Chest Dipwith overhand gripand on machinefacing fulcrum. Also seeLever Chest Dip.

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