Lever Triceps Dip

Instructions

Preparation

Stand with back against pad. If possible, place handles in the narrow position. Grasp handles.

Execution

Push levers down with elbows close to body. Return until shoulders are slightly stretched. Repeat.

Muscles

Target: The primary muscle intended for exercise.

• Triceps Brachii ((Arm (Rear), Triceps)

Synergists: A muscle that assists another muscle to accomplish a movement.

• Deltoid, Anterior (Shoulder (Front), Front Delts)

• Pectoralis Major, Sternal (Chest, Lower Pecs)

• Pectoralis Major, Clavicular (Chest (Upper), Upper Pecs)

• Pectoralis Minor (Chest, Shoulder)

• Rhomboids (Back (Middle))

• Levator Scapulae (Shoulder (Upper), Neck (Rear))

• Latissimus Dorsi (Back (Middle, Outer), Lats)

Stabilizers: A muscle that contracts with no significant movement to maintain a posture or fixate a joint.

• Biceps Brachii (Arm (Front), Biceps, Biceps Cubiti)

• Trapezius, Lower (Back (Middle), Lower Traps)