Dip - Chair Leg Raised Floor Close Grip
Recommendations: 2-3 Sets, 8-12 Reps
Beginner Triceps Shoulders Strength Chair Push Compound Home
Purpose: Benefits Strengthening the triceps balances the biceps muscle.
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For this exercise you will need 1 chair set so that it will not slip that you can place your feet on. Position yourself so that your hands are behind your body narrow grip on the floor and your heels are supported on the chair. Your elbows should be straight. This is your starting position. Slowly bend your elbows to lower your butt. Do not go further than 90 degree angle with your elbows and try to keep your butt off the floor. Inhale during this movement. Straighten your elbows, using your triceps to bring your body upwards again to the starting position. Exhale during this movement. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions.
The triceps is a straight muscle with three heads, long head (which extends and adducts the shoulder joint), lateral head (outer triceps) and medial head (inner head along with the long head).
Step 1
Position your hands on the floor behind you and your feet on the chair in front of you.
For this exercise you will need 1 chair set so that it will not slip that you can place your feet on. Position yourself so that your hands are behind your body narrow grip on the floor and your heels are supported on the chair. Your elbows should be straight. This is your starting position.
Step 2
Lower yourself by bending your elbows.
Slowly bend your elbows to lower your butt. Do not go further than 90 degree angle with your elbows and try to keep your butt off the floor. Inhale during this movement.
Step 3
Raise yourself by straightening your elbows to the starting position.
Straighten your elbows, using your triceps to bring your body upwards again to the starting position. Exhale during this movement. Your hands are behind your body narrow grip on the floor and your heels are supported on the chair. Your elbows should be straight.