How to Do Bench Triceps Dip Straight Legs

Bench Triceps Dip Straight Legs is a triceps exercise using bench, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Triceps

Equipment

Bench

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Bench Triceps Dip Straight Legs

  1. 01Sit on a bench and place the palms on the edge next to the hips with fingers facing forward.
  2. 02Extend the legs straight out in front and balance on the heels while shifting the glutes off the bench.
  3. 03Lower the body by bending the elbows until the upper arms are parallel to the floor.
  4. 04Push through the palms to return to the starting position until the triceps are fully contracted.
  5. 05Exhale on the way up and keep the shoulders pulled back and down.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Bench Triceps Dip Straight Legs

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Triceps Straightens the elbow to push weight away.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the back within an inch of the bench throughout the rep to prevent excessive shoulder strain and internal rotation.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Bench Triceps Dip Straight Legs questions

What muscles does Bench Triceps Dip Straight Legs work?

Bench Triceps Dip Straight Legs is catalogued as a triceps exercise in A90 Training Club, with the triceps as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Bench Triceps Dip Straight Legs correctly?

Sit on a bench and place the palms on the edge next to the hips with fingers facing forward. Extend the legs straight out in front and balance on the heels while shifting the glutes off the bench. Lower the body by bending the elbows until the upper arms are parallel to the floor. Push through the palms to return to the starting position until the triceps are fully contracted. Exhale on the way up and keep the shoulders pulled back and down.

What is the A90 coach tip for Bench Triceps Dip Straight Legs?

Keep the back within an inch of the bench throughout the rep to prevent excessive shoulder strain and internal rotation.

Is Bench Triceps Dip Straight Legs suitable for beginners?

Bench Triceps Dip Straight Legs is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Bench Triceps Dip Straight Legs?

Bench Triceps Dip Straight Legs uses bench.

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