Bench Dip with Legs on Bench

Bench Dip With Legs On Bench

Description

The bench dip with legs on bench is a harder bench dip variation. Setting the feet on a second bench elevates the body and forces the triceps to support more bodyweight than a standard bench dip.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Bench Dip with Legs on Bench Instructions

  1. Place two benches parallel about leg length apart.
  2. Sit on one bench and grip the edge with hands shoulder width apart.
  3. Place your heels on the second bench with legs straight.
  4. Lift the hips off the bench so your arms support your weight.
  5. Bend the elbows and lower your hips toward the floor.
  6. Keep the elbows tracking back and not flaring out.
  7. Stop when the upper arms are roughly parallel to the floor.
  8. Press through the palms back up to lockout and repeat.

Bench Dip with Legs on Bench Form & Visual

Bench Dip With Legs on Bench

Bench Dip with Legs on Bench Benefits

  • Hits the triceps hard with elevated bodyweight loading.
  • Engages the chest and front deltoids as supporting movers.
  • Builds upper body pushing strength without weights.
  • Easy to scale by adjusting bench heights.
  • Develops shoulder stability under bodyweight load.
  • Travel friendly with minimal equipment.

Bench Dip with Legs on Bench Muscles Worked

  • Triceps brachii
  • Pectoralis major
  • Anterior deltoid
  • Anconeus

Bench Dip with Legs on Bench Variations & Alternatives

  • Bench Dip
  • Parallel Bar Dip
  • Weighted Bench Dip
  • Ring Dip