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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Triceps

Equipment Required

Bench

Experience Level

Beginner

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

Chest, Shoulders

Exercise Description

The bench dip exercise builds strong triceps and adds size to your upper arms. It's a simple bodyweight move that hits your triceps hard while working your chest and shoulders too.

How To

1. Sit on the edge of a bench with hands gripping the edge next to your hips, fingers pointing forward 2. Slide your butt off the bench while keeping your legs straight or slightly bent for the bench dip 3. Lower your body by bending your elbows until they reach about 90 degrees 4. Push through your palms to lift your body back up to the starting position for the bench dip 5. Keep your back close to the bench and repeat for your desired reps

Form Tips

• Keep your elbows close to your body during the bench dip - don't let them flare out wide • Lower yourself slowly and control the movement - rushing kills the muscle-building benefits • Stop at 90 degrees when doing bench dip to protect your shoulders from injury • Keep your core tight and back straight throughout the entire movement

Common Mistakes

• Going too low past 90 degrees puts dangerous stress on your shoulder joints during bench dip • Letting your elbows flare out wide reduces triceps work and can cause elbow pain • Moving your body too far from the bench during bench dip makes the exercise less effective

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