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How to do the Dip Machine - Learn Proper Dip Machine Form
- Step 1: Sit down on a dip machine. Choose a weight and grasp the handles firmly.
- Step 2: Keep your elbows close to your body. They should be bent at a 90 degree angle.
- Step 3: Contract your triceps and extend your arms down as you exhale. As you contract the triceps, extend your arms downwards as you exhale. Tip: At the bottom of the movement, focus on keeping a little bend in your arms to keep tension on the triceps muscle.
- Step 4: Move your arms back to the starting position as you inhale.
- Step 5: Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Dip Machine Variations and Dip Machine Alternatives
- Variation 1: Use parallel bars to perform this exercise.
- Variation 2: Use a triceps dip assist machine.
Dip Machine Tips
- Tip 1: When you get to the bottom of the movement, keep your arms slightly bent so that you keep tension on your triceps muscle.
- Tip 2: Move slowly and deliberately while keeping your eyes facing forward.
Dip Machine Records and Dip Machine Statistics from Site Users
| STATISTIC DESCRIPTION | MALE | FEMALE |
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| # of times this exercise has been used: | 355 | 15 |
| Average weight for this exercise: | 127 pounds | 59 pounds |
| # of workout plans that include this exercise: | 54 | 54 |
| Popularity Rank (based on number of workouts): | 43 | 43 |
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Dip Machine Chart - Average Dip Machine Weight Lifted
Dip Machine - Similar Exercises
| Exercise | Primary Muscle | Difficulty | |
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Alternating Skull Crusher | Triceps | Intermediate |
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Behind Head Skull Crusher | Triceps | Intermediate |
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Bench Dip | Triceps | Beginner |
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Chin Skull Crusher | Triceps | Intermediate |
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Close-Grip Bench Press | Triceps | Beginner |
Dip Machine Workout Programs (Workout Plans that use the Dip Machine)
| Workout Plan | Difficulty | |
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Taylor Lautner Workout Plan | Intermediate |
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Arnold Schwarzenegger Workout Plan | Expert |
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Adrian Peterson Workout Plan | Expert |
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Will Smith Workout Plan | Intermediate |
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5x5 Workout Plan | Intermediate |
Dip Machine Muscles Worked
Dip Machine Equipment
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| Dip/Chin Up Machine |
Dip Machine Training Details
The dip machine is a exercise machine exercise that primarily targets the triceps and to a lesser degree also targets the chest and shoulders.
The only dip machine equipment that you really need is the following: dip/chin up machine. There are however many different dip machine variations that you can try out that may require different types of dip machine equipment or maye even require no equipment at all.
Learning proper dip machine form is easy with the step by step dip machine instructions, dip machine tips, and the instructional dip machine technique video on this page. The dip machine is a push exercise for those with a beginner level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the dip machine video, learn how to do the dip machine, and then be sure and browse through the dip machine workouts on our workout plans page!
Dip Machine Sports
Dip Machine Force Type: Push
Dip Machine Mechanics Type: Compound
