When it comes to targeting your triceps, one exercise that immediately comes to mind is the tricep dip. This move not only engages your triceps but also works your shoulders, core, and other arm muscles. However, it’s essential to execute this exercise correctly to avoid injury and ensure you’re maximizing its benefits. In this segment of Well+Good’s YouTube series The Right Way, professional dancer and trainer Sydney Lotuaco demonstrates the proper form for tricep dips to help you get the most out of this exercise without risking harm.

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The tricep dip may seem straightforward, but Lotuaco warns, “It’s a great exercise to really target the back of the arms, but I tend to see a lot of people do it the wrong way.” She highlights three common mistakes individuals make when performing this exercise. Firstly, shifting weight onto the hips can strain the knees, leading to discomfort. Secondly, keeping fingertips away from the body can prevent proper engagement of the triceps. Lastly, raising the shoulders towards the neck can impact posture negatively.

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