Triceps Dips (Weighted)

Description

PURPOSE: To build mass and strength in the triceps using body weight (plus additional weight). A compound movement that allows you to handle very heavy loads. EXECUTION: (1) Grasp the parallel bars and lift yourself to the starting position with arms fully extended. (2) Keeping your body as upright as possible (leaning forward shifts emphasis to chest), lower yourself until your upper arms are about parallel to the floor. (3) Press back up to full lockout, squeezing the triceps at the top. KEY TIPS: Stay upright to keep emphasis on triceps (leaning forward hits chest more). Don't go too deep—this can stress the shoulder joint. Lock out fully at the top for peak triceps contraction. Add weight with a dipping belt once bodyweight becomes easy. Arnold would do weighted dips with 80+ pounds attached for sets of 10-12 reps.