Suspended Dip
Muscle Groups: Triceps
Suspended Dip focuses on Triceps, with Chest, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Suspended Dip with proper form and technique.
- 1
Stand between parallel dip bars or rings and grasp them with an overhand grip, hands directly beneath your shoulders.
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Push down into the bars to lift your feet off the ground, extending your arms fully to support your body in a straight line.
- 3
Slowly bend your elbows, allowing your body to descend straight down until your shoulders are below your elbows.
- 4
Keep your elbows tucked close to your body as you lower, maintaining control throughout the movement.
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Push through your hands to extend your arms and lift your body back up to the starting position, fully extending your elbows.
Secondary Muscles
While Suspended 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 Suspended Dip, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Suspended 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.
