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Seated dip machine alternatives

Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the seated dip machine, best matches first.

  1. Bench dipTrains the triceps, same movement, needs flat bench.
  2. Feet-up bench dipTrains the triceps, same movement, needs flat bench and plyo box or step.
  3. Parallel bar support holdTrains the triceps, same movement, needs dip bars.
  4. DipTrains the triceps, same movement, needs dip bars.
  5. Ring dipTrains the triceps, same movement, needs gymnastic rings.
  6. Ring support holdTrains the triceps, same movement, needs gymnastic rings.
  7. Slow dip loweringTrains the triceps, same movement, needs dip bars.
  8. Straight-bar dipTrains the triceps, same movement, needs pull-up bar.
  9. Close-grip bench pressTrains the triceps, needs barbell, flat bench and squat rack.
  10. Close-grip floor pressTrains the triceps, needs barbell and squat rack.
  11. Close-grip push-upTrains the triceps, no equipment.
  12. Freestanding handstandTrains the triceps, same movement, no equipment.

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