Weighted Triceps Dip
The Weighted 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 none compound exercise at intermediate difficulty.
A none compound push exercise targeting the Triceps (Long Head).
| Equipment | None |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Compound |
| Movement | Horizontal Push |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Triceps (Long Head) |
| Secondary | Anterior Deltoid, Brachialis, Latissimus Dorsi, Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Pectoralis Minor, Rhomboids |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Triceps (Long Head) (triceps)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Anterior Deltoid (shoulders)
- Secondary Muscle Brachialis (biceps)
- Secondary Muscle Latissimus Dorsi (back)
- Secondary Muscle Levator Scapulae (neck)
- Secondary Muscle Pectoralis Major (Clavicular) (chest)
- Secondary Muscle Pectoralis Major (Sternal) (chest)
- Secondary Muscle Pectoralis Minor (chest)
- Secondary Muscle Rhomboids (back)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Biceps Brachii (Long Head) (biceps)
- Stabilizer Muscle Trapezius (Lower) (back)
Instructions
- Preparation: Place weight on dip belt around waist or place dumbbell between lower legs just above feet. 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 beperformed without weight. Also seeWeighted Chest Dips.
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