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Bench Dip

Intermediate Bench ShouldersTriceps

Video: “How to do a Bench Dip | Proper Form & Technique | NASM” by National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) on YouTube. Plays in YouTube's privacy-enhanced mode.

How to do it

A bodyweight exercise for the back of your arms using a bench or sturdy chair.

  1. Sit on the edge of a bench with your hands next to your hips, fingers pointing forward.
  2. Slide your hips off the bench with your knees bent and feet flat.
  3. Bend your elbows to lower your body until your upper arms are about parallel to the floor.
  4. Press back up until your arms are straight.

Tips and safety

  • Keep your back close to the bench.
  • Stop if you feel pain at the front of your shoulders; try the overhead triceps extension instead.

Move within a comfortable range and stop if you feel pain. If you have an injury or health condition, check with a qualified professional first.