Bench Dip demonstration

Bench Dip

Learn how to do the Bench Dip with proper form, setup, and execution.

This other movement primarily targets triceps, including lateral head, medial head, long head.

How to Perform Bench Dip

  1. 1

    Sit on the edge of a bench and place your hands beside your hips, gripping the edge.

  2. 2

    Slide your hips off the bench and extend your legs out in front of you.

  3. 3

    Engage your abs and take a breath.

  4. 4

    Lower your body by bending your elbows until your upper arms are roughly parallel with the floor.

  5. 5

    Push through your palms to press yourself back up, squeezing your triceps at the top and exhale.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions