How to do a tricep dips

Upper bodyBodyweightBeginner

Hands on a bench behind you, dip down and press back up — direct, no-kit work for the backs of your arms.

How to do it

1Hands on a bench, fingers pointing forward
2Lower by bending your elbows straight back
3Press back up, don't lock out hard

Common mistakes

×Elbows flaring out wide
×Sinking your shoulders up around your ears

Muscles worked

Triceps Shoulders

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