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Assisted Triceps Dip (kneeling)
Machine · Horizontal Push · Compound
Triceps Anterior DeltoidTriceps Joint friendly
Default prescription & biomechanics
- Primary muscles
- Triceps
- Secondary muscles
- Anterior Deltoid, Triceps
- Equipment
- Machine
- Movement pattern
- Horizontal Push (Push force)
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Working rep range
- 5-8 reps per set
- Between-set interval
- 150 seconds rest
Step-by-step coaching cues
- Adjust the assistance weight on the machine as needed.
- Kneel on the platform and hold the parallel bars with your arms extended.
- Bend your elbows and lower your body slowly until your arms form a 90-degree angle.
- Push yourself back to the starting position, fully extending your elbows.
Joint & safety considerations
No specific joint contraindications are flagged for Assisted Triceps Dip (kneeling). Maintain controlled tempo across the full range of motion and stop the set if sharp joint pain occurs.
Biomechanical alternatives & swaps
Used by the in-app Swap sheet when your equipment is occupied or when adjusting exercise difficulty.
| Exercise | Relationship | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| Barbell Floor Press | Barbell swap | Barbell |
| Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Floor Press | Dumbbell swap | Dumbbell |
| Resistance Band Accommodating Push-Up | Bands swap | Bands |
| Single-Arm or Double Kettlebell Floor Press | Kettlebell swap | Kettlebell |
| Close-Grip Barbell Bench Press | Barbell swap | Barbell |
| Close-Grip Tricep Push-Up | Bodyweight swap | Bodyweight |
From the WorkoutCard biomechanical library (613 verified movements). For general strength and conditioning education, not medical or physiotherapy advice.