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But do tricep dips work as well as you think?

According to a fitness trainer, the common exercise isnt recommended for anyone.

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Devon Levesque is a New York City-based fitness instructor.

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Devon Levesque is a New York City-based fitness instructor.

The best triceps exercises to do instead of dips

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Pull the weight or weights down towards your mid-spine, then slowly press back up.

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Pull-ups

Pull-ups are challenging, but work your entire upper body.

Find a bar, pull yourself up, then release slowly with control.

You should feel your triceps firing up.

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If you need a modification, use a pull-up assist (like a resistance band).

Tricep push-up

This push-up variation hits your triceps as it strengthens your core.

To do it properly, come into a high plank with your hands directly underneath your shoulders.

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Lower down as you keep your elbows tucked into the sides of your body.

As you push yourself up and down, keep your tailbone tucked and avoid arching your back.

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