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Narrow-Grip Dip

The Narrow-Grip Dip mainly works the triceps, with help from the chest and shoulders. You'll need: dip bars.

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Required Equipment

Dip Bars
Dip Bars

Narrow-Grip Dip Muscles Worked

Primary

Triceps (triceps brachii)

Secondary

Chest (pectoralis major, sternal head); Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)

How to do the Narrow-Grip Dip

Setup

  1. Select the desired weight on the selector stack to offset your body weight. The heavier the weight selected, the easier the exercise becomes.

  2. Step onto the platform or place your knees onto the pad, as designed for your machine.

  3. Grasp the handles firmly with a neutral or forward-facing grip, ensuring your arms are straight to start.

Movement

  1. While keeping your elbows tucked close to your body and torso slightly leaning forward to target the triceps, slowly lower your body by bending your elbows.

  2. Descend until your shoulders are slightly below your elbows or as far as your mobility comfortably allows.

  3. Pause briefly at the bottom, maintaining control and avoiding momentum.

  4. Push back up by extending your elbows until your arms are near full extension. Focus on contracting your triceps at the top of the movement.

Tips

  • Keep your core engaged and your neck neutral throughout the movement.

  • Do not lock out your elbows completely at the top if you feel strain in the joint; keep constant tension on the working muscles.

Narrow-Grip Dip FAQs

What muscles does the Narrow-Grip Dip work?

The Narrow-Grip Dip mainly works the triceps, with help from the chest and shoulders. The main muscles are the triceps brachii.

What equipment do you need for the Narrow-Grip Dip?

Dip bars.

What workout day should the Narrow-Grip Dip go on?

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

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