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Isolated Tricep Dip

Isolated Tricep Dip	Contrary to what most people think, this exercise is indeed a tricep dip. Most people are under the impression that the Bench Tripcep Dip is a true dip when in fact, that exercise is simply a variation made for situations when you do not have the equipment to do this original exercise.
Description	Lift yourself until your arms are straight on the dip station. Elevate your legs and get into a sitting position. (Crossing your legs can help maintain this form.) Slowly lower yourself straight down until your forearms and upper arms form a 90 degree angle. Powerfully lift yourself back to the original position. Alternate Incline Dip Version: Perform the exercise in the same fashion except when you are lowering yourself allow your torso to come down and forward. This takes some of the stress off your shoulders and forces it on your chest.
Things to Keep in Mind	This is a difficult exercise if your a beginner. If your fall into this category focus on going down all the way and proper form rather than more reps.
Visual Aids	Proper Tricep Dip Form
Muscles Works	Triceps (Back of Arm) and Pectoralis Major (Chest).

Reverse Push Downs	This is a variation of the classic machine tricep push down. Its grip differs slightly and as a result it works slightly different muscles.
Description	Grip the bar/handle with palms facing upward. Keep elbows close to the body and upper arms stable; extend your arms and pull down on the handle until your arms are straight. Slowly raise the handle back to its original position.
Things to Keep in Mind	Keep elbows in and focus on keeping your body stable. Raise the handle back to its original position slowly. The reverse motion is just as important as the original.
Visual Aids	Proper Reverse Pushdown Form
Muscles Worked	Triceps Brachii

Skull Crushers	Skull crushers are one of the best exercises to almost completely isolate your triceps. If your looking for some big tri’s, try throwing these into your workouts.
Description	Start by lying down and holding the bar above your chest with arms perpendicular to the floor. Grip the bar slightly inside shoulder width. Bend at the elbows and slowly lower the bar to a position above your skull. (Hence the name skull crushers) Flex triceps and extend the bar back to the original position. Maintain the original position of the upper arm throughout the entire exercise.
Things to Keep in Mind	Needless to say, control is important during this exercise so you don’t crush your skull. Lower the weight in order to maintain safety. Your elbows will tend to move outward. Keep them in.
Visual Aids
Muscles Works	Triceps Brachii.