Body-weight Dip
Muscle Groups: Triceps
Body-weight Dip focuses on Triceps, with Chest, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Body-weight Dip with proper form and technique.
- 1
Stand on the dip machine and grasp the parallel bars with an overhand grip, supporting your body with your arms fully extended.
- 2
Bend your knees and cross your ankles, keeping your body upright.
- 3
Slowly lower your body by bending your elbows, allowing your chest to lean slightly forward.
- 4
Continue lowering until your shoulders are below your elbows, feeling a stretch in your chest and triceps.
- 5
Push through your hands to extend your arms and lift your body back to the starting position.
Secondary Muscles
While Body-weight Dip primarily targets Triceps , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Chest, Shoulders . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Body-weight Dip, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Body-weight Dip, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
