Weighted Tricep Dips
Expert Advice
Keep your shoulders down and back to avoid unnecessary strain and to maximize triceps activation.
How-to-do Steps
- Secure the weight around your waist or place it on your lap if you're using a dip machine.
- Grip the parallel bars and hoist yourself up to the starting position with arms extended.
- Lower your body by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your sides.
- Descend until your shoulders are just below your elbows or as low as comfortably possible.
- Push back up to the starting position by extending your elbows and contracting your triceps.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Weighted Tricep Dips primarily targets the Triceps, with Strength mechanics using Weighted. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Triceps40%
Secondary
Shoulders15%
Lats15%
Traps15%
Chest15%
Equipment
Weighted
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Weighted Tricep Dips work?
Weighted Tricep Dips primarily targets the Triceps. Secondary muscles involved include Shoulders, Lats, Traps, Chest. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Weighted.
How many sets and reps should I do for Weighted Tricep Dips?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Weighted Tricep Dips suitable for beginners?
Weighted Tricep Dips is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
