ExercisesBench dip

Bench dip

Hands on the edge of a bench behind you, legs extended forward. Bend your elbows to lower your hips toward the floor, then press back up without shrugging.

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Two-panel demonstration of the bench dip, showing the start and finish positions
Start and finish positions

How to do it

Hands on the edge of a bench behind you, legs extended forward. Bend your elbows to lower your hips toward the floor, then press back up without shrugging.

Muscles worked

Front
Back
  • tricepsprimary
  • shoulders

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Reviewed 16 August 2026 · Exercise library v2.2