Triceps Dips vs. Lunges

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Triceps Dips vs. Lunges

May 22, 2009

We all have exercises we love and exercises we work hard to avoid. I have heard complaints about both triceps and lunges. These two exercises are workout staples for me. Each exercise has so many variations and you can make them both walk.

Actually crab walks and walking lunges sound like a great pair of full body exercises, and I think I will do them at my next workout. So obviously, I love them both. In the battle for your heart, which exercise do you love more?

16 Comments

any 3 years 51 weeks

i have this kinda love/hate relationship with lunges!!! but i started to do them again!!! might star doing squats too

ElectroPopTart 3 years 51 weeks

Being a guy, I tend to have a fitter lower section so leg exercises feel like waste of time. Most of my leg work comes from running, dancing, and other cardio activities.

tessie 4 years 16 h

For tricep dips I just use a sturdy chair and the height works out fine.

amandaaa 4 years 19 h

i've got stronger legs, so i prefer lunges

sparklestar 4 years 20 h

Tricep dips! I have a spoon body shape so I can't do lunges without jeopardizing my body shape. Tricep dips are fun. :D

Silje 4 years 22 h

I love lunges, but hate triceps dips, my elbows make this awkward creaking and cracking sound, so I suspect that dips are not for me.

Allytta 4 years 1 day

i haaate Triceps Dips, i'd rather do anything, but them. my wrists hurt like hell after 2 dips.

aeschere 4 years 1 day

i take my vote back! i voted for lunges because i hate them, not love them.. argh.. i cannot read..

shiningeyes 4 years 1 day

I have no problem with my triceps... but I always struggle with form when it comes to the lunges. I always feel like I'm going to fall over.

imLissy 4 years 1 day

I hate lunges, but I do them anyway. Tricep dips are awkward! I've tried different heights, I just can't seem to get into a comfortable position.

kimmieb124 4 years 1 day

I despise lunges, but I do them anyway because they are good. I love tricep dips! In general, I actually prefer upper body exercises, but I do lower body anyway just to keep everything balanced out.