Tricep Dip

Watch the video below to see a demonstration of proper form and technique for the tricep dip exercise. You can also check out some more triceps exercise videos or find exercises for other muscle groups.

Instructions for Tricep Dip

To perform a set of tricep dip:

1. Starting Position

   Setup in a dip station suspended in the air with the arms fully extended, the knees bent and with full body tension.

2. Eccentric (Lowering) Motion

   Slowly bend your elbows to lower your body, under control, toward your hands. Stop when your elbows are in line with your shoulders. Remember to breathe normally and maintain full body tension throughout the entire movement

3. Bottom Position

   Pause at the bottom position for a 1sec count while maintaining full body tension.

4. Concentric (Pressing) Motion

   Press into your hands until the elbows are fully extended. Remember to breathe normally and maintain full body tension throughout the entire movement.

5. End position

   Repeat steps 1 through 4 until you have completed the desired number of tricep dip repetitions before resting.

This completes one set of tricep dip.