Bench dip (knees bent)
The bench dip (knees bent) is a bodyweight exercise targeting the triceps. It involves lowering and raising the body using the arms while the feet are placed on the ground and the knees are bent.
At a glance
- Area
- Upper arms
- Main muscle
- Triceps
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Beginner
Form tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body.
- Lower your body until your upper arms are parallel to the ground.
- Avoid locking your elbows at the top of the movement.
What to watch out for
- shoulder injury
- elbow injury
- wrist pain
Also known as
Dip alle panche (ginocchia piegate), bench dip, tricep dip, bench dip knees bent, dip alle panche, dip alle panche ginocchia piegate