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Strength exercise

Slow Eccentric Dip

How to do it

  1. Grip the dip bars and support yourself at the top.
  2. Slowly lower your body over 3-5 seconds on the descent.
  3. Lower until your elbows are at about 90 degrees.
  4. Press back up with a normal tempo.
  5. Tuck your elbows at 45 degrees and lean slightly forward.
  6. The slow eccentric increases time under tension and muscle damage.

Muscles worked

ChestMuscles located in the front of the upper body, primarily responsible for pushing movements. All Chest exercises
TricepsMuscles located at the back of the upper arm, responsible for extending the elbow. All Triceps exercises

Related Triceps exercises

Barbell Bench PressBench PressClose Grip Bench PressClose-Grip Incline Barbell PressClose-Grip Smith Machine PressDecline Dumbbell Press
Type
Strength
Equipment
Dip Station
Primary muscles
Chest, Triceps
Measured in
Reps and weight