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Bench Dips

Main muscle
Triceps
Muscle group
Arms
Equipment
Bodyweight

How to do it

  1. 1Sit on the edge of a bench with hands gripping the edge beside your hips.
  2. 2Walk your feet forward and lower your hips off the bench.
  3. 3Bend your elbows to lower your body toward the floor.
  4. 4Descend until your upper arms are roughly parallel to the floor.
  5. 5Press through your palms to straighten your arms back up.

Coaching cues

  • Elbows point straight back
  • Hips stay close to the bench
  • Don't drop too deep

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