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4021

Basic Dip Station

BASIC DIP STATION

This machine helps isolate elbow extension and load the triceps. Fix the upper arms, keep the elbows in place, and move smoothly.

Main targetTriceps
LevelBeginner - advanced
Best tempoSmooth, no jerking

What matters on this model

  • gym80 source: targets the chest.
  • gym80 source: has a source-listed target muscle focus.

Why use it

Use the Basic Dip Station for cable exercises where pulley height, handle choice, and pull direction matter. Treat the listed adjustments as part of the exercise, not as optional details.

Muscles worked

  • Main load: Triceps.
  • Stabilization: trunk muscles help hold position.
  • Should not hurt: joints or lower back. If they do, reduce load and check setup.

How to set up

  1. For the Basic Dip Station, first check its source-listed detail: has a source-listed target muscle focus.
  2. Set the pulley height or handle position for the exercise.
  3. Attach the correct handle and check the carabiner.
  4. Stand or sit so the cable follows the intended line of force.
  5. Choose a load that does not pull you out of the start position.

How to perform

  1. On the Basic Dip Station, move smoothly through this model's working path.
  2. Keep the torso stable instead of rotating with the load.
  3. Use the same control on the working and return phases.
  4. Return the handle under control without releasing the stack.

Common mistakes

  • Using the wrong pulley height for the exercise.
  • Letting the cable rub the body or pull at a poor angle.
  • Swinging the torso instead of using the target muscle.
  • Letting the handle snap back at the end.
  • Ignoring this model-specific detail: has a source-listed target muscle focus.

Technique video

Sources: gym80.de product page for 4021; gym80.de image saved locally; video embedded from the original YouTube source. PDF data: page 114, printed page 112.
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