Weighted Tabletop Dip
Muscle Groups: Triceps
Weighted Tabletop Dip focuses on Triceps, with Shoulders working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Tabletop Dip with proper form and technique.
- 1
Sit on the floor with your knees bent, feet flat, and hands placed behind you with fingers pointing towards your hips.
- 2
Place a dumbbell or weight plate across your lap or lower abdomen, holding it securely with your hands.
- 3
Press through your hands and feet to lift your hips off the floor, forming a "tabletop" position where your torso and thighs are parallel to the floor.
- 4
Keeping your core engaged and the weight stable, slowly bend your elbows straight back, lowering your hips towards the floor.
- 5
Push through your hands to straighten your arms, lifting your hips back up to the starting tabletop position.
Secondary Muscles
While Weighted Tabletop Dip primarily targets Triceps , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include 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 Tabletop Dip, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Weighted Tabletop 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.
