Bench Dip (knees bent)

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Instructions Preparation Sit on side of bench. Place hands on edge of bench. Place feet on floor away from bench. Straighten arms, slide rear end off of edge of bench, and position feet on floor with knees bent. Execution Lower body by bending arms until slight stretch is felt in chest or shoulder, or rear end touches floor. Raise body and repeat. Comments Bench height should allow for full range of motion. Easier To make the exercise easier heighten bench or place feet closer to bench allowing space for full range of motion. Harder To increase resistance, feet can be placed further away from bench or straightened . Legs Extended

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