How to do a slow tricep dips

Upper bodyBodyweightBeginner

Tricep dips lowered nice and slow — hands on a bench behind you, working the backs of your arms with control.

How to do it

1Hands on a bench behind you, fingers forward
2Lower slowly, bending at the elbows
3Press back up, keeping your elbows pointing back

Common mistakes

×Elbows flaring out to the sides
×Shrugging your shoulders up to your ears

Muscles worked

Triceps Shoulders

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