Elbow dips
Elbow dips are a bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the triceps. The exercise involves lowering and raising the body using the arms while the feet are supported on the ground or another surface. It can be performed using parallel bars, a bench, or any stable surface.
At a glance
- Area
- Upper arms
- Main muscle
- Triceps
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body to maximize triceps engagement.
- Lower your body until your elbows are at a 90-degree angle.
- Avoid locking your elbows at the top of the movement.
- Engage your core to maintain stability.
What to watch out for
- shoulder injuries
- elbow injuries
- wrist pain
Also known as
Tricipiti alle parallele, dips, bench dips, triceps dips, bodyweight triceps exercise