Elbow Dips

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Learn how to do the Elbow Dips with proper form and technique. This body weight exercise primarily targets your Triceps, with secondary emphasis on Chest, Shoulders.

Elbow Dips exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Elbow Dips

Follow these steps to perform the Elbow Dips with correct form:

  1. 1Sit on the edge of a bench or chair with your hands gripping the edge next to your hips.
  2. 2Slide your hips forward off the bench and straighten your legs, keeping your heels on the ground.
  3. 3Bend your elbows and lower your body towards the ground, keeping your back close to the bench.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your hands to straighten your arms and lift your body back up to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Elbow Dips Muscles Worked

Primary

triceps

Secondary

chestshoulders

Exercise Details

Equipment
body weight
Body Part
upper arms
Category
Extended

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