How To Do Tricep Dips Properly

PROPER FORM FOR TRICEP DIPS

DIP BABY, DIP!

Ok, so with tricep dips, it’s all about the set up. You gotta set yourself up for success, or they’re gonna be super uncomfortable. Here’s a check list of the proper set up:

In this photo, my legs are straight, which is the most difficult foot placement for dips on a chair/bench. The next step is to progress to dip bars!

In this photo, my legs are straight, which is the most difficult foot placement for dips on a chair/bench. The next step is to progress to dip bars!

  1. FOOT PLACEMENT - knees bent gives your triceps the most help. It’s simple as moving your feet forward if it doesn’t feel challenging enough, so it’s best to start modest & progress instead of the opposite ;-)

  2. NECK POSITION - it shouldn’t resemble a chicken (LOL)

  3. SPINE IS STRAIGHT - you gotta engage your core & engage your lats to lock in that pretty posture!

  4. ELBOWS STACK OVER WRISTS - if your body shifts forward as you bend, you’re bending your poor wrists wayyyy back. This is super important to check in on if dips always irritate your wrists.

  5. BREATHE ;-)

Here’s a video if you’d like a visual. The dips I’m doing in the photo & video are specifically modified/assisted dips, [because my feet are on the floor]. Full disclosure I’m focusing on these exclusively because the B Strong App is tailored to be doable, not just in a gym, but at home too,[though lots of these tips can be applied to traditional dips on bars]!

Always reach out with questions, squad!!