Chair Triceps Dips starting positionChair Triceps Dips end position

Form guide

How to Do Chair Triceps Dips

Use a sturdy chair to build triceps strength at home.

Level
Beginner
Equipment
No Equipment
Impact
Low impact
Muscles worked
Triceps
Shoulders

Step by step

  1. 1Sit on the edge of a chair, hands gripping beside your hips.
  2. 2Slide forward and lower your body until elbows reach 90 degrees.
  3. 3Press back up through your palms.

Common mistakes

  • Shrugging the shoulders toward the ears.
  • Lowering too deep and straining the shoulders.

Alternatives

Put it to work

Routines with Chair Triceps Dips