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Bench Dips vs Overhead Triceps

Bench Dips - starting position
Bench Dips - ending position
Bench Dips
beginner·Bodyweight·compound
Overhead Triceps - starting position
Overhead Triceps - ending position
Overhead Triceps
expert·Bodyweight

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Bench Dips
VS
Overhead Triceps
beginner
Level
expert
Bodyweight
Equipment
Bodyweight
compound
Mechanic
N/A
push
Force
static
Strength
Category
Stretching
triceps
Primary
triceps
chestshoulders
Secondary
lats

Muscle Analysis

Shared

triceps

Only in Bench Dips

chestshoulders

Only in Overhead Triceps

lats

Instructions

Bench Dips

1

For this exercise you will need to place a bench behind your back. With the bench perpendicular to your body, and while looking away from it, hold on to the bench on its edge with the hands fully extended, separated at shoulder width. The legs will be extended forward, bent at the waist and perpendicular to your torso. This will be your starting position.

2

Slowly lower your body as you inhale by bending at the elbows until you lower yourself far enough to where there is an angle slightly smaller than 90 degrees between the upper arm and the forearm. Tip: Keep the elbows as close as possible throughout the movement. Forearms should always be pointing down.

3

Using your triceps to bring your torso up again, lift yourself back to the starting position.

4

Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Overhead Triceps

1

Sit upright on the floor with your partner behind you. Raise one arm straight up, and flex the elbow, attempting to touch your hand to your back. Your parner should hold your elbow and wrist. This will be your starting position.

2

Attempt to extend the arm straight into the air as your partner prevents you from doing actually doing so.

3

After 10-20 seconds, relax the arm and allow your partner to further stretch the tricep by applying gentle pressure to the wrist. Hold for 10-20 seconds, and then switch sides.

Verdict

Both exercises target the triceps. Bench Dips is a beginner exercise using bodyweight, while Overhead Triceps is expert and uses bodyweight. Choose Bench Dips if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Overhead Triceps for a greater challenge.

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