Weighted Tricep Dips
Learn how to do the Weighted Tricep Dips with proper form and technique. This weighted exercise primarily targets your Triceps, with secondary emphasis on Chest, Shoulders.
How to Do the Weighted Tricep Dips
Follow these steps to perform the Weighted Tricep Dips with correct form:
- 1Sit on the edge of a bench or chair with your hands gripping the edge next to your hips.
- 2Slide your butt off the front of the bench with your legs extended in front of you.
- 3Keep your back close to the bench and your elbows slightly bent.
- 4Lower your body by bending your elbows until your upper arms are parallel to the floor.
- 5Push yourself back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
- 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Weighted Tricep Dips Muscles Worked
Primary
Secondary
Exercise Details
- Equipment
- weighted
- Body Part
- upper arms
- Category
- Main
Recovery & Training Frequency
- Recommended Recovery Time
- 1–2 days
- Weekly Frequency
- 2–4 sessions per week
- Why
- Small muscles like the biceps, triceps, and calves have a limited cross-sectional area and are already engaged during compound pulling and pressing. They typically recover in 24–48 h, making 2–4 direct sessions per week feasible (Israetel, 'Scientific Principles of Strength Training').
Sets & Reps by Goal
Strength
- Sets
- 3–4
- Reps
- 5–8
- Rest
- 90–120 s
Isolation movements can be trained with moderate loads for strength, though peak strength expression is secondary to compound lifts.
Hypertrophy
- Sets
- 3–5
- Reps
- 10–20
- Rest
- 45–90 s
Isolation exercises shine in the 10–20 rep range with a 2-second eccentric. Taking the final set close to failure drives maximum hypertrophic stimulus.
Endurance
- Sets
- 2–4
- Reps
- 20–30
- Rest
- 20–45 s
Light-load, high-rep isolation work is useful for rehab, joint health, and pump-focused training.
Which Workout Splits Include Weighted Tricep Dips?
Based on the muscles this exercise targets, it fits naturally into these training splits and day types:
Push / Pull / Legs
Push Day
Upper / Lower
Upper Day
Full Body
Any session
Bro Split
Arms Day
Not sure which split is right for you? Cora builds personalised training plans that match your schedule and goals. Learn more about progressive overload.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does the Weighted Tricep Dips work?
The Weighted Tricep Dips primarily targets your Triceps. Secondary muscles worked include Chest, Shoulders. This makes it an effective exercise for developing your upper arms.
What equipment do I need for the Weighted Tricep Dips?
The Weighted Tricep Dips requires weighted. Make sure your equipment is properly set up and you have enough space to perform the movement with full range of motion.
How do I perform the Weighted Tricep Dips with proper form?
Start by Sit on the edge of a bench or chair with your hands gripping the edge next to your hips. Slide your butt off the front of the bench with your legs extended in front of you. Keep your back close to the bench and your elbows slightly bent. Focus on controlled movement throughout the entire range of motion. See the full step-by-step instructions above for complete form guidance.
How often should I do the Weighted Tricep Dips?
For most people, allow 1–2 days between sessions targeting the same muscle group. That translates to 2–4 sessions per week. Small muscles like the biceps, triceps, and calves have a limited cross-sectional area and are already engaged during compound pulling and pressing. They typically recover in 24–48 h, making 2–4 direct sessions per week feasible (Israetel, 'Scientific Principles of Strength Training').
What are the best sets and reps for the Weighted Tricep Dips?
It depends on your goal. For strength: 3–4 sets of 5–8 with 90–120 s rest. For hypertrophy (muscle growth): 3–5 sets of 10–20 with 45–90 s rest. For endurance: 2–4 sets of 20–30 with 20–45 s rest.
Which workout splits is the Weighted Tricep Dips best for?
The Weighted Tricep Dips fits well into the following training splits: Push / Pull / Legs (Push Day), Upper / Lower (Upper Day), Full Body (Any session), Bro Split (Arms Day). It is classified as a push, upper movement.
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