Equipmentbody weight
Difficultybeginner
tricepsupper arms
Elbow Dips
Elbow dips are a bodyweight exercise targeting the triceps, performed using a bench or chair. The movement involves lowering and raising the body by bending and straightening the elbows while keeping the back close to the bench.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Sit on the edge of a bench or chair with your hands gripping the edge next to your hips.
- 2.Slide your hips forward off the bench and straighten your legs, keeping your heels on the ground.
- 3.Bend your elbows and lower your body towards the ground, keeping your back close to the bench.
- 4.Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your hands to straighten your arms and lift your body back up to the starting position.
- 5.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
chestshoulders
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