Seated Dips
This triceps exercise mainly works your triceps, with help from your front shoulders, chest and latissimus dorsi. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
Rep Range
10-20
How to do Seated Dips
Sit on the floor with legs bent and feet flat. Place hands behind you, fingers facing forward. Push off with hands, lifting hips slightly, then lightly lower down.
Common mistakes
Not lifting hips high enough. Letting elbows flare outward.
Breathing
Inhale as you lightly lower, exhale as you push up.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Triceps
Secondary Muscles
Front Shoulders, Chest, Latissimus Dorsi
Tertiary Muscles
Biceps
