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
Grasp the parallel bars of a dip station with a neutral grip, hands shoulder-width apart. Attach a weight plate to a belt around your waist, then push up to fully extend your arms, suspending your body above the ground. Bend your knees and cross your feet.
- 2
Slowly lower your body by bending your elbows, allowing your torso to lean slightly forward. Continue until your upper arms are parallel to the floor or slightly below.
- 3
Push through your hands to extend your elbows and raise your body back to the starting position. Fully extend your arms at the top of the movement.
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.
