Weighted Dip
Muscle Groups: Triceps
Weighted Dip focuses on Triceps, with Chest, Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Dip with proper form and technique.
- 1
Grip the parallel bars with your hands, lifting your body until your arms are fully extended and your feet are off the ground, with a weight plate attached to a dip belt around your waist.
- 2
Slowly bend your elbows and lower your body downwards, leaning slightly forward, until your shoulders are below your elbows.
- 3
Push through your hands to extend your arms and lift your body back up to the starting position.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted 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 Weighted Dip, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted 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.
