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Triceps exercise · body weight

Ring Dips

The ring dips is a bodyweight exercise that targets the triceps, with the chest and shoulders assisting.

Animated demonstration of the ring dips
Ring Dips — demonstration
Target muscle
Triceps
Also works
Chest, shoulders
Equipment
Body weight
Body part
Upper arms

How to do the ring dips

  1. Start by hanging from the rings with your arms fully extended and your body straight.
  2. Lower your body by bending your elbows until your shoulders are below your elbows.
  3. Push yourself back up to the starting position by straightening your arms.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Sets and reps

Start with 3 sets of 10–15 reps, resting 45–60 seconds. When every set feels easy, add reps, slow the lowering phase or move to a harder variation.

Muscles worked

The main muscle is the triceps. The chest and shoulders work as secondary muscles. See all triceps exercises or every bodyweight exercise.

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