Lever Graviton Assisted Dip
Lever Graviton Assisted Dip Exercise Description
The Lever Graviton Assisted Dip is a machine-based dip that uses a counterweighted knee pad to reduce the effective load, letting you practice the dip pattern with controlled technique. It primarily targets the triceps brachii while also engaging the pectoralis major and anterior deltoid, with the scapular depressors and stabilizers (lats, lower trapezius, rotator cuff) providing support. Because the assistance offsets part of your bodyweight, you can focus on consistent depth, scapular control, and smooth elbow extension without excessive strain. An upright torso with elbows tracking close to the body emphasizes the triceps; a slight forward lean increases chest involvement, but maintain shoulder depression either way. Use slow, controlled movement throughout to keep the forearms nearly vertical, wrists neutral, and the spine in a stable, stacked position.
- Muscle Groups: Triceps
- Target Muscles: Triceps Brachii - Medial Head
- Assisting Muscles: Deltoid - Anterior, Pectoralis Major - Sternal Head
- Stabilizing Muscles: Infraspinatus, Latissimus Dorsi, Subscapularis, Trapezius - Lower Fibers
- Body Area: Upper Body
- Body Parts: Arms, Upper Arms
- Body Surface: Back
- Body Symmetry: Bilateral
- Equipment: Leverage Machine
- Exercise Patterns: Push
- Exercise Type: Strength
- Functional Grouping: Elbow Extensors
- Joint Involvement: Multi-joint
- Muscle Location: Deep Tricep
- Movement Direction: Vertical
- Muscle Position: Posterior
- Gender: Male
How To Do The Lever Graviton Assisted Dip Exercise
‘- Set the machine’s assist weight. Higher assistance = easier; lower assistance = harder.
– Adjust the handles to a comfortable width. Grasp firmly with neutral wrists and a full grip.
– Kneel centered on the assist pad. Cross ankles lightly and brace the core; keep a neutral spine and a slight chin tuck.
– Depress and lightly retract the scapulae (“shoulders down and back”) to set the shoulders.
– Start with elbows extended but not hyperextended. Forearms should be vertical under the handles.
– Inhale and descend by bending the elbows, keeping them close to the torso (about 30–45° from your sides).
– Maintain shoulder depression; avoid shrugging or letting the head jut forward.
– Lower under control until your upper arms are roughly parallel to the floor or to a comfortable depth while preserving neutral shoulder position.
– Exhale and press the handles down to extend the elbows, returning to a tall, stable lockout without snapping the joints.
– Keep the torso steady (no swinging), ribs stacked over pelvis, and consistent tension through the grip and lats.
– Step off the pad carefully by first stabilizing the handles, then releasing one knee at a time.
Lever Graviton Assisted Dip Tips
‘- Set the assist weight so you can move with control; more assistance makes the dip easier, less makes it harder.
– Adjust the handles to a comfortable width and use a firm, full grip with neutral wrists.
– Kneel centered on the pad, cross your ankles lightly, and maintain a neutral spine with a slight chin tuck.
– Brace your core so the ribs stay stacked over the pelvis and the torso doesn’t swing.
– Before moving, depress and lightly retract your shoulders (“down and back”) to set the scapulae.
– Keep your forearms vertical under the handles and start with elbows extended but not hyperextended.
– Descend by bending the elbows, keeping them close to the torso (about 30–45° from your sides).
– Maintain shoulder depression during the descent; avoid shrugging or letting your head jut forward.
– Lower under control until your upper arms are roughly parallel to the floor or to a depth that preserves neutral shoulder position.
– Press the handles down to extend the elbows into a tall, stable lockout without snapping the joints, then step off by stabilizing the handles and releasing one knee at a time.
Lever Graviton Assisted Dip Beginner Introduction
The Lever Graviton Assisted Dip is a machine-based dip variation that uses a counterweighted knee support to lighten the resistance, creating a more manageable version of the classic bodyweight dip. This setup lets lifters experience the dip pattern with emphasized control rather than full unassisted body load. The movement centers on the triceps at the back of the upper arms, with strong involvement from the chest and the front of the shoulders. Muscles through the back and around the shoulder joint contribute by steadying the shoulder blades and guiding the motion.
During each repetition, the body travels in a smooth, vertical path as the elbows bend and straighten under steady tension. A taller torso angle tends to highlight the triceps, while a gentle forward inclination brings the chest further into the action, with the shoulders staying gently anchored away from the ears in either style. Reps are commonly performed with a deliberate tempo, nearly upright forearms under the handles, neutral wrists, and a long, stacked spine, encouraging consistent depth and a controlled lockout at the top.