Triceps · Body weight

Dips straight torso focus triceps — Body weight

Muscles requiredTriceps lateral head · Triceps medial head · Anterior deltoid

Description

Pushing movement with strong triceps dominance.

01 · Setup

Set up the movement

  • Stable torso, low shoulders, open chest.
  • Elbows close to the torso, wrists aligned.
  • Torso covered from start to finish.
  • Brace your core to maintain a stable body line.
02 · Execution

Perform the rep

  1. Descend under control without opening your elbows.
  2. Pause for a clean transition at the bottom.
  3. Pushes all the way up without hard locking.
Technique cue

Close elbows and controlled trajectory.

Common mistakes
  • elbows that spread
  • descent too fast
  • partial range of motion
  • rising shoulders
  • lose the core engagement at the end of the sets
Safety notes

Risks of poor execution

  • A lack of control increases the strain on shoulders and elbows.

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