The thin line between success and failure lies in the approach every individual takes. For bodybuilding, it becomes extremely essential for individuals to be mindful of their fitness regimes. What works for some might not work for others because of their distinct physique type. Thus, understanding which exercise methods suit one is not only important for winning a show but also for preventing accidental injuries.

The 61-year-old English bodybuilder, Dorian Yates, often shares motivating posts to inspire his fans and followers. This time, however, he chose to focus on how trendy exercise routines though seem helpful might not actually have a similar effect on everyone.

Dorian Yates’ rare shot at Dips

In his latest Instagram post, Dorian Yates shared a few black-and-white photos of himself attempting dips. The intensity of the workout could visibly be understood from the bodybuilder’s demeanor. In the caption of his post, he wrote, “I found that it didn’t really work well for me; I always found the bars to be too narrow so this meant I felt it mainly in my shoulders.”

But he did not forget to mention that despite him getting photographed doing this exercise, personally, he would rarely follow it for triceps. He stated, “Now this was not an exercise I performed after probably a couple of years of training. Even then I’d only really use it on the odd occasion for triceps.” Furthermore, the bodybuilder also added, “But this was for a photoshoot so I gave them a go, but it’s not an exercise I used personally.”

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After denying his common use of Dips, Yates also put forward what he typically used to train his triceps.

Dorian Yates’ choice of tricep training

In the caption of the same post, he proceeded to talk about what he did to sharpen his triceps. The bodybuilder pointed it out to be “push downs on the cables and ez barbell skullcrushers.” He wrote that he always started his tricpes routine with a straight bar or ez bar attachment on the lat pull down station. According tho him, “the movement just felt better.”

Bodybuilders often go through trial and error methods when it comes to exercises. Many people instantly find what works for them while others don’t. But bodybuilders of all eras do emphasize the need to understand what works best for one before settling down with any particular exercise technique. Do you agree with Dorian Yates’s ideal tricep training? Or would you rather prefer dips? Let us know in the comments below.

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