Tricep Dips

Instructions

1. 1.Position yourself on two parallel bars with your arms straight, supporting your bodyweight. Cross your legs and bend your knees. This is your starting position.
2. 2.Looking forward, slowly lower your body until your arms form a 90 degree angle between your upper arm and forearm.
3. 3.After a brief pause, slowly return to the starting position.
4. 4.Repeat for as many repetitions as required.

Tips

• Try to keep your body as upright as possible and prevent yourself from looking down at the floor in order to target your triceps.
• Variation: advanced people can add some weight to increase difficulty.
• If you are unable to support your own bodyweight, you may use an assisted dip machine or a spotter who can assist you by supporting your bent legs.
• If you want to keep more tension through the triceps and chest, stop each repetition just short of lockout at the top.
• Perform the reps slowly and in a controlled manner. Technique first, weight second.

Breathing Instructions

Breathe in during the eccentric (lowering) portion of the exercise and breathe out during the cocentric (elevation) portion.

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