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arms exercises > Triceps Assisted Dip
 
 


This triceps exercise can require considerable strength when the assist is not used. It also works the pectoral muscles of the chest to some degree. 

1 Place a hand on each handle, keeping your hands in line with your elbows and shoulders. Slowly place first one and then the other knee onto the kneepad. 

2 Lower your body weight gently onto the kneepad, keeping your shoulder, elbows, hips, and knees in line. 

3 Inhale as the kneepad lowers and push your elbows out behind you. Lower yourself down to a comfortable position, but aim to have an angle at 90 degrees at each elbow. 

4 When you have reached the position, exhale and slowly push yourself back up the start position.



 

Variations:

- as your strength increases, lessen the assisting weight

- as a progression, and if you are sufficiently strong, try pushing just your own body weight

Precautions:

- select a weight that enables you to complete the exercise comfortably until you become completely familiar with the movement

- do not let your head come forward or your shoulders shrug during any part of the movement

- avoid snapping your elbows at the top of the movement