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Lever Tricep Dip

Target and tone your triceps with the Lever Tricep Dip! This machine-assisted exercise is great for all fitness levels.

The Lever Tricep Dip is a compound exercise that mainly works the triceps and chest, with help from the shoulders and back. You'll need: assisted dip machine and tricep dip machine.

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Required Equipment

Assisted Dip Machine
Assisted Dip Machine
Tricep Dip Machine
Tricep Dip Machine

Lever Tricep Dip Muscles Worked

Primary

Triceps (triceps brachii); Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head)

Secondary

Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Boxer Muscle (serratus anterior)

How to do the Lever Tricep Dip

  1. Setup:

    • Adjust the seat height of the lever dip machine so that your arms will have a full range of motion without straining your shoulders.

    • Select an appropriate weight on the machine according to your fitness level. Beginners may start with little to no weight.

  2. Positioning:

    • Sit on the machine with your back straight against the backrest.

    • Place your feet flat on the floor, ensuring that your knees are at a 90-degree angle.

    • Grasp the handles with both hands, positioning them at shoulder width or slightly wider.

  3. Starting Position:

    • Keep your elbows close to your sides.

    • Your arms should be fully extended but not locked at the elbows.

  4. Movement:

    • Inhale and slowly lower your body by bending your elbows, allowing the handles to move down.

    • Continue to lower yourself until you feel a stretch in your triceps, but do not go past the point of comfort.

    • Make sure to keep your core engaged and your back against the backrest throughout the movement.

  5. Return:

    • Exhale as you push the handles back up to the starting position by extending your elbows.

    • Fully extend your arms without locking your elbows at the top.

  6. Repetitions:

    • Aim for 8 to 12 repetitions for 2 to 3 sets, depending on your fitness level.

  7. Tips:

    • Maintain control of the movement; avoid using momentum to lift.

    • Focus on squeezing your triceps as you push back up.

    • If you're new to this exercise, consider having a trainer or experienced person to assist you.

  8. Cool Down:

    • After completing your sets, gently stretch your triceps to enhance flexibility and recovery.

Lever Tricep Dip FAQs

What muscles does the Lever Tricep Dip work?

The Lever Tricep Dip mainly works the triceps and chest, with help from the shoulders and back. The main muscles are the triceps brachii and pectoralis major.

What equipment do you need for the Lever Tricep Dip?

Assisted dip machine and tricep dip machine.

Is the Lever Tricep Dip a compound exercise?

Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.

What workout day should the Lever Tricep Dip go on?

It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Lever Tricep Dip variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Machine Assisted Dips, Lever Assisted Tricep Pushdown, Lever Overhead Triceps Extension and Lever Seated Dip.

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