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Tricep Dip Machine

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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

  1. Push the handles down until your arms are straight.
  2. Pause briefly at the bottom.
  3. 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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