Dips for Tri's

[gmanlax7]

lean forward to hit chest, lean back to hit tri's ? is that how it works ?

i was doing tris today and was trying to lean back as much as possible but its tough

 

[The Shadow]

work upper 2/3 of movement with good lockout.

 

[Lee]

i always lean forward a bit cuz i feel it in my chest better. my triceps are small though, i need to bulk em up a bit. the head is pretty big but the bottom of em is small.

 

[gymtime]

lean forward to hit chest, lean back to hit tri's ? is that how it works ?

i was doing tris today and was trying to lean back as much as possible but its tough

That's why a lot of guys who do wieghted dips tend to lean forward a lot. If you want to isolate the tris as much as possible, stay as straight as you can...it will pay off!!!

 

[louden_swain]

Overall, an excellent compound movement that hits the chest, triceps, and front delts. In order to receive the maximum benefit for the chest. . .focus on the lower portion of the movement. As for targetting triceps use a close grip with the arms kept closer to the body and like Corn said, focus on the top 2/3 of the movement.

 

[gmanlax7]

ok thats what i did it my 2nd and 3rd sets, only go about 2/3 of the way cuz when i went down lower i could feel my chest take over. THis is good to know thanks guys

 

[R CRUSHER]

also use your head

chin down/lean forward for chest dips

chin up/lean back for tri's

youe head weighs 12-15lbs use it as a counterbalance.

 

[bigbadmadmanD]

adding even 20 pound will change your center of gravity enough to keep you straight and hammer the tris