Bench Dips Strength Standards for Men and Women

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Bench Dips Rep Standards

Compare your Bench Dips performance to these reps standards and see where you stand.

LevelReps
Beginner< 1
Novice10
Intermediate32
Advanced60
Elite91

Bench Dips Standards by Bodyweight

Find the Bench Dips strength standards for your specific body weight.
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
110 lbs< 18326399
120 lbs< 19326397
130 lbs< 110336295
140 lbs< 111336193
150 lbs< 111336090
160 lbs< 112335988
170 lbs< 112335886
180 lbs< 113335784
190 lbs< 113335682
200 lbs< 113325580
210 lbs< 113325478
220 lbs< 113315376
230 lbs< 113315275
240 lbs< 113305173
250 lbs< 113305072
260 lbs< 113294970
270 lbs< 113294868
280 lbs< 113294767
290 lbs< 112284666
300 lbs< 112284564
310 lbs< 112274463
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
90 lbs< 13194166
100 lbs< 14204164
110 lbs< 15204062
120 lbs< 16203960
130 lbs< 16203858
140 lbs< 16203756
150 lbs< 17193654
160 lbs< 17193552
170 lbs< 17193451
180 lbs< 17183349
190 lbs< 16183247
200 lbs< 16173146
210 lbs< 16173045
220 lbs< 16162943
230 lbs< 16162842
240 lbs< 16152741
250 lbs< 15152739
260 lbs< 15142638

Bench Dips Standards by Age

Discover how Bench Dips strength standards vary across different age groups.
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 16244874
20< 110325989
25< 111336192
30< 111336192
35< 111336192
40< 111336192
45< 19305686
50< 17265179
55< 15224571
60< 12183962
65< 1< 1133253
70< 1< 1102645
75< 1< 162037
80< 1< 131530
85< 1< 1< 11124
90< 1< 1< 1819
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 1< 1132947
20< 14193758
25< 15203960
30< 15203960
35< 15203960
40< 15203960
45< 13173656
50< 1< 1153251
55< 1< 1112745
60< 1< 192238
65< 1< 161732
70< 1< 121326
75< 1< 1< 1920
80< 1< 1< 1615
85< 1< 1< 1211
90< 1< 1< 1< 18

Bench Dips Overview

Bench Dips are a bodyweight exercise targeting the triceps, shoulders, and chest by using a bench or elevated surface to dip the body downward and upward.

Muscles Worked

Equipment Needed

Bench

How To Perform the Bench Dips

  1. Start by sitting on the edge of a bench with your hands gripping the edge, fingers pointing forward.
  2. Extend your legs out in front of you, knees slightly bent, and place your heels on the ground.
  3. Lift your body off the bench, supporting yourself with your arms.
  4. Lower your body by bending your elbows to about a 90-degree angle, keeping your back close to the bench.
  5. Push through your palms to raise your body back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Want to perfect your form? Check out our detailed guide on Bench Dips for proper technique and tips.

Pro Tips for Bench Dips

  • Keep your back close to the bench to avoid shoulder strain.
  • Do not lock your elbows at the top of the movement.
  • Ensure a controlled movement to maximize engagement of the triceps.
  • For added difficulty, place your feet on an elevated surface.

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