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Floor triceps dip

A dip done from the floor with your hands behind you, a beginner-friendly way to work the backs of your arms.

BeginnerNo equipmentLow impactSuggested: 12 reps

How to do it

  1. Sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat.
  2. Place your hands behind your hips with your fingers pointing toward you.
  3. Press into your hands to lift your hips off the floor.
  4. Bend your elbows to lower your hips toward the floor, then press back up.

Form tips

  • Bend your elbows straight back rather than out to the sides.
  • Keep your shoulders down away from your ears.

Muscles worked

Neck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: moderateChest: not workedBiceps: not workedForearms: not workedAbs: not workedObliques: not workedHip flexors: not workedOuter hips: not workedQuads: not workedInner thighs: not workedCalves: not workedFrontNeck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: moderateUpper back: not workedLats: not workedLower back: not workedTriceps: strongForearms: not workedOuter hips: not workedGlutes: not workedHamstrings: not workedCalves: not workedBack
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