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Bench dips

	Bench dips - a fantastic exercise to strengthen and tone your triceps. The triceps are also involved in all other presses.
	What you need for bench dips : A bench or step About 5 mins for all 3 sets

how to do it

Sit on the edge of a bench / step with your palms flat against the edge it's edge (hands should be beside your bottom)

Place your feet approximately 2 feet away from the bench and begin to move your bottom of the end

From this start position, bend your elbows slowly and take your body weight with your hands and arms

Slowly lower your bottom towards the floor. From this position push yourself back to the start. Repeat

other tricep exercises
Tricep extensions [Beginner] Dumbbell kickbacks [Beginner]	Close Grip bench Press [Inter-Advanced] Lying French press [Advanced]

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