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Floor Triceps Dip

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Floor Triceps Dip.

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About this exercise

Is a bodyweight exercise targeting the triceps, shoulders, and chest. It’s a beginner-friendly move that strengthens the back of the arms and can be done without any equipment.

How to Perform

  • Sit on the floor with legs bent, feet flat, and hands placed behind you with fingers pointing toward your hips.
  • Press through your hands and lift your hips slightly off the ground to engage your arms.
  • Bend your elbows to lower your body toward the floor, keeping elbows pointing backward.
  • Push through your palms to straighten your arms and return to the starting position.
  • Repeat for the desired number of reps, maintaining control and proper form throughout.

    • Muscle Activation

    Primary
    Triceps

    Common Mistakes

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    About the Floor Triceps Dip

    The Floor Triceps Dip is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.

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