Tricep Dip Machine
Technique guide
Set-up
- Adjust the seat so the handles sit just below your shoulders when you sit down.
- Grip the handles with your elbows bent and pointing back.
How to do it
- Push the handles down until your arms are straight.
- Pause briefly at the bottom.
- Let the handles rise slowly until your elbows are bent to about 90°.
Coaching cues
- Keep your back against the pad and your chest up.
- Elbows stay close to your sides.
Common mistakes
- Leaning forward to push with your body weight.
- Letting the shoulders roll forward at the top.
Reviewed by Anthony Markson on 2026-11-01
This is general fitness information, not medical advice. If you have pain or an injury, see a doctor or physiotherapist before training.
Alternatives
Easier and harder versions of this movement, and the same movement with other equipment.
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