Dips

Dips is a arms exercise focused on Triceps brachii, Biceps brachii, Lower pectoralis. You can review average reps and rep standards on one page.

Dips

Average reps: Intermediate

Reference for an intermediate lifter.

Men 20
Women 10

Dips: Average reps

Level Men Women
Beginner < 1 < 1
Novice 8 < 1
Intermediate 20 10
Advanced 34 22
Elite 49 35

Note: These values estimate average reps that can be completed in one set. Bodyweight, range of motion, tempo, and other personal factors can affect performance. See the detailed tables below.

Dips: Rep standards

Men by bodyweight (lb) [Reps]

Bodyweight Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
110< 17193450
120< 18203450
130< 19203449
140< 19203448
150< 19203347
16019203346
170110203245
180110203144
190210193143
200210193042
210210192941
22029182940
23029182839
24029182738
25029172737
26029172636
27029162635
28029162534
29028162433
30028152433
31028152332

Men by age [Reps]

Age Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
15< 13132537
20< 18193247
25< 18203449
30< 18203449
35< 18203449
40< 18203449
45< 17173145
50< 15152740
55< 12112335
60< 1< 181830
65< 1< 151424
70< 1< 121018
75< 1< 1< 1613
80< 1< 1< 139
85< 1< 1< 1< 16
90< 1< 1< 1< 13

Women by bodyweight (lb) [Reps]

Bodyweight Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
90< 1< 1102236
100< 1< 1102235
110< 11102234
120< 11102133
130< 11102132
140< 12102031
150< 12101930
160< 12101929
170< 1291828
180< 1291727
190< 1191726
200< 1191625
210< 1181624
220< 1181523
230< 1181422
240< 1< 171421
250< 1< 171321
260< 1< 171320

Women by age [Reps]

Age Beginner Novice Intermediate Advanced Elite
15< 1< 151526
20< 1< 192134
25< 1< 1102235
30< 1< 1102235
35< 1< 1102235
40< 1< 1102235
45< 1< 192032
50< 1< 171728
55< 1< 141324
60< 1< 111019
65< 1< 1< 1715
70< 1< 1< 1310
75< 1< 1< 1< 17
80< 1< 1< 1< 13
85< 1< 1< 1< 1< 1
90< 1< 1< 1< 1< 1

Note: The table values are reference rep counts for one set. Bodyweight data can help estimate relative load, while age data can show trend differences.

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World records

Last Updated: July 2, 2026

Official Record

Most Tricep Dips in One Minute (Male)

Official Record

Heaviest Weighted Tricep Dip

Liu Weiqiang

423.15 lb

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How to read the table

Level Description Distribution
Beginner Has learned proper form and trained consistently for at least 1 month. Bottom 5%
Novice Has trained consistently for at least 6 months. Top 80%
Intermediate Has trained consistently for at least 2 years. Top 50%
Advanced Has trained consistently for more than 5 years. Top 20%
Elite Has specialized in this exercise for more than 5 years. Top 5%

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