Stand facing away from a bench, grab it with both hands at shoulder-width. Extend your legs out in front of you. Slowly lower your body by flexing at the elbows until your arm at forearm create a 90 degree angle. Using your triceps, lift yourself back to the starting position.

Why you should never do tricep dips?

"If it's not executed in perfect form, it puts the shoulder at risk for impingement syndrome, which is inflammation of the bursa or rotator cuff tendinitis," she says.

Does tricep dips really work?

What Do Dips Do? Tricep dips, of course, work all three muscles of your triceps, but they also tone your entire upper body AND are a great way to strengthen your core. Score! If you want to have strong, defined arms, then tricep dips (when paired with other effective exercises like push-ups) are for you.