Lever Triceps Dip (plate loaded)

The Lever Triceps Dip (plate loaded) 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: Sit upright on seat. If possible, place handles in narrow position. Grasp handles. Execution: Push levers down with elbows pointing back. Allow lever bar to raise until shoulders are slightly stretched. Repeat. Comments: Also seeLever Chest Dip.

Alternative Exercises

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