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Weighted Bench Dip

Works the triceps. Helped by the chest and shoulders.

What to think about

• Hips close to the bench.
• Elbows point straight back.
• Lower to about 90 degrees at the elbow, no deeper.

How to do it

1. For this exercise you will need to place a bench behind your back and another one in front of you. With the benches perpendicular to your body, hold on to one bench on its edge with the hands close to your body, separated at shoulder width. Your arms should be fully extended.
2. The legs will be extended forward on top of the other bench. Your legs should be parallel to the floor while your torso is to be perpendicular to the floor. Have your partner place the dumbbell on your lap. Note: This exercise is best performed with a partner as placing the weight on your lap can be challenging and cause injury without assistance. This will be your starting position.
3. Slowly lower your body as you inhale by bending at the elbows until you lower yourself far enough to where there is an angle slightly smaller than 90 degrees between the upper arm and the forearm. Tip: Keep the elbows as close as possible throughout the movement. Forearms should always be pointing down.
4. Using your triceps to bring your torso up again, lift yourself back to the starting position while exhaling.
5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Other exercises for the triceps

• Bench Dips
• Bench Press - Powerlifting
• Bench Press with Chains
• Cable Lying Triceps Extension
• Cable One Arm Tricep Extension
• Cable Rope Overhead Triceps Extension
• Close-Grip Barbell Bench Press
• Close-Grip EZ-Bar Press

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