Self-assisted Triceps Dip

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Instructions Preparation Stand on bench or elevation between parallel bars. Mount shoulder width dip bar, arms straight with shoulders above hands. Bend knees and hips slightly and place forefoot on bench or elevation below. Execution Lower body by bending arms back. If necessary, use minimal assistance of lower body to control descent allowing knees and hips to bend, keeping forefeet in contact with bench or elevation. When slight stretch is felt in chest or shoulders push body up until arms are straight and repeat, again with minimal assistance from legs. Comments If lower body is used for assistance, Hip and Knee Extensors muscles are utilized. Also see Assisted Chest Dip. Easier Resistance can be reduced by pushing with legs more or using assisted machine. Machine Assisted Harder Standard Triceps Dips can be performed for greater challenge. Triceps Dip

Classification  Utility: Basic  Mechanics: Compound  Force: Push Muscles Target Triceps Brachii Synergists Deltoid, Anterior Pectoralis Major, Sternal Pectoralis Major, Clavicular Pectoralis Minor Rhomboids Levator Scapulae Latissimus Dorsi Dynamic Stabilizers Biceps Brachii Stabilizers Trapezius, Lower