Exercises and muscles targeted

Exercise	Muscles Targeted
Seated Dips Press — Narrow Grip	Triceps Brachii (all three heads — long, lateral, medial — primary with narrow grip and elbows close to body), Anterior Deltoid (secondary), Lower Pectoralis Major (secondary)
Seated Dips Press — Wide Grip	Lower Pectoralis Major (sternal head, primary — wider grip and flared elbows increase pec involvement), Triceps Brachii (all three heads, secondary), Anterior Deltoid (secondary)
Seated Dips Press — Isometric Hold (extension)	Triceps Brachii (sustained isometric at full elbow extension — all three heads), Lower Pectoralis Major (sustained), Anterior Deltoid (stabiliser throughout hold)
Seated Dips Press — Slow Eccentric	Triceps Brachii (eccentric loading through full flexion range — maximum hypertrophy stimulus), Lower Pectoralis Major (eccentric), Anterior Deltoid (stabiliser)
Unilateral Seated Dips Press	Triceps Brachii (unilateral — independent arm trains one side to failure, reveals left-right strength differences), Lower Pectoralis Major (unilateral), Core (anti-rotation stabiliser with single arm loading)

The seated dips press replicates the triceps-dominant portion of a parallel bar dip without the bodyweight overhead load and shoulder stability demands that make bodyweight dips inaccessible for many training populations at the loads needed for hypertrophy. The downward pressing arc specifically loads the long head of the triceps through shoulder extension alongside elbow extension, which makes it more effective for complete triceps development than pushdowns or kickbacks that only work through elbow extension. Grip width on the 180° rotating handle shifts emphasis between the lateral and sternal pectoral fibres and the relative triceps contribution, giving two meaningfully distinct training stimuli from a single machine.

Who this machine is built for

Serious Home Gym Builders
The seated dips press covers both dedicated triceps mass work and lower chest development from a single plate-loaded station. For a home gym that already has a bench press and pressing equipment covered, the DSH016 adds the downward pressing arc that chest pressing alone cannot provide and replaces the need for dip bars at heavy loaded weights.

Bodybuilders and Physique Athletes
Triceps size is the dominant contributor to upper arm size in competitive physique — the triceps makes up roughly two thirds of the upper arm mass. The seated dips press loads all three triceps heads simultaneously through the full dip arc, with the long head specifically trained through shoulder extension that cable pushdown and overhead extension alternatives address separately. The wide grip option additionally develops the lower chest fullness that creates the defined crease between the pectoral and the abdomen in competition conditioning.

Powerlifters and Strength Athletes
Triceps lockout strength is the limiting factor for most powerlifters at the top of the bench press. The seated dips press develops lockout strength through the elbow extension portion of the dip arc at heavy plate-loaded bilateral resistance, which transfers directly to the final phase of the competition bench press. The independent bilateral arm design also identifies and addresses left-right triceps strength asymmetries that bilateral barbell pressing masks.

Commercial Gym Owners and Operators
A dedicated dips press machine serves members who cannot perform bodyweight dips due to shoulder discomfort, insufficient bodyweight strength, or the preference for plate-loaded progressive resistance over weighted bodyweight variations. The 661 lb bilateral capacity exceeds any practical loaded dip requirement, and the independent arm design makes the machine self-correcting for bilateral asymmetry without requiring trainer oversight during the set.

Private Personal Training Studios
The gas spring seat adjusts between clients instantly, and the 180° rotating handle positions the grip correctly for different shoulder widths without manual pad movement. The independent bilateral arms allow a trainer to identify strength asymmetries between sides during the set and programme corrective unilateral work within the same session using the same machine.

University and College Athletic Departments
Triceps pressing strength contributes to the overhead and horizontal pushing demands of most throwing, swimming, and racket sports. The seated dips press provides a machine-based loaded pressing option that builds triceps elbow extension strength at loads compatible with high-volume athletic programming without the balance and stabiliser demand of barbell dips or the shoulder impingement risk that some athletes experience under heavy barbell triceps work.

How to setup and use

Setting Up the DSH016 Seated Dips Press

Load Olympic plates evenly onto both weight horns, keeping amounts equal on each side for balanced bilateral resistance through the independent arm frames.
Sit on the seat pad and use the gas spring pneumatic lever to adjust the seat until the handles are at approximately shoulder height or just above when the arms are in the starting position at the top of the dip arc.
Choose your grip orientation by rotating the handles to the 180° position that suits your target: narrow grip for triceps emphasis with elbows tracking close to the body, wide grip for greater lower pectoral involvement with elbows flaring outward.
Grip both rotating handles firmly and confirm the thigh foam pads are resting across the top of the thighs — these pads anchor the lower body during the pressing movement so the resistance stays in the upper body.
Select your working weight before beginning the set — the bilateral arm frames hold the load at the starting position when the handles are gripped and the seat is adjusted correctly.
Load with Dynasty Fitness Urethane Grip Plates for a balanced bilateral setup that protects the weight horns.

Performing the Exercise

From the starting position with arms at the top of the dip arc and elbows slightly bent, press both handles downward simultaneously by extending the elbows and driving the arms toward full extension.
Keep the torso upright and the back against the back support throughout the press — forward lean shifts load toward the chest and away from the triceps if that is not the intended emphasis.
Press to full elbow extension at the bottom of the arc, pausing briefly for a peak contraction before beginning the return.
Return the handles upward under control over at least two seconds, allowing the triceps to lengthen through the eccentric phase rather than letting the weight push the arms back to the start.
For unilateral work, allow one arm to remain stationary in the extended or starting position while training the other arm through the full arc independently.
After the final rep, return both arms to the starting elevated position before releasing the handles and dismounting.

Owner's Manual

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Returns: Free within 30 days of delivery. Items must be in original condition and packaging. Refunds processed within 5 business days of return receipt.

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The Dynasty Fitness DSH016 Seated Dips Press is a plate-loaded triceps and lower chest machine that trains both muscle groups through a seated downward pressing movement that replicates the mechanics of a parallel bar dip without requiring bodyweight or a spotter. Independent bilateral arm frames on four ball bearings prevent the stronger arm from compensating for the weaker one, and 180° rotating rubber-coated handles provide wide and narrow grip orientations to shift emphasis between the lower pectorals and the triceps. Thigh pads anchor the legs during the press so the resistance is isolated to the upper body pushing muscles, and a gas spring pneumatic seat adjusts to any height with one hand. Built from PT60×120×2.5mm steel with a 661 lb bilateral load capacity in matte black, the DSH016 is built for commercial gyms, personal training studios, and serious home gym setups where dedicated plate-loaded triceps and lower chest pressing development is a programming priority.

Plate-loaded seated dips press with independent bilateral arm frames that prevent the stronger arm from compensating, training each side to failure separately at up to 661 lbs bilateral
180° rotating rubber-coated handles provide wide and narrow grip options to shift the pressing emphasis between lower chest and triceps without changing attachments between sets
Thigh foam pads anchor the legs against the seat during the downward press so the driving effort stays entirely in the upper body rather than the seat contact managing it
Gas spring pneumatic seat adjusts to any height instantly so users of different torso lengths find the correct starting position for the downward press arc without pin-hole approximation

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Exercises and muscles targeted

Exercise	Muscles Targeted
Seated Dips Press — Narrow Grip	Triceps Brachii (all three heads — long, lateral, medial — primary with narrow grip and elbows close to body), Anterior Deltoid (secondary), Lower Pectoralis Major (secondary)
Seated Dips Press — Wide Grip	Lower Pectoralis Major (sternal head, primary — wider grip and flared elbows increase pec involvement), Triceps Brachii (all three heads, secondary), Anterior Deltoid (secondary)
Seated Dips Press — Isometric Hold (extension)	Triceps Brachii (sustained isometric at full elbow extension — all three heads), Lower Pectoralis Major (sustained), Anterior Deltoid (stabiliser throughout hold)
Seated Dips Press — Slow Eccentric	Triceps Brachii (eccentric loading through full flexion range — maximum hypertrophy stimulus), Lower Pectoralis Major (eccentric), Anterior Deltoid (stabiliser)
Unilateral Seated Dips Press	Triceps Brachii (unilateral — independent arm trains one side to failure, reveals left-right strength differences), Lower Pectoralis Major (unilateral), Core (anti-rotation stabiliser with single arm loading)

Who this machine is built for

How to setup and use

Setting Up the DSH016 Seated Dips Press

Load Olympic plates evenly onto both weight horns, keeping amounts equal on each side for balanced bilateral resistance through the independent arm frames.
Sit on the seat pad and use the gas spring pneumatic lever to adjust the seat until the handles are at approximately shoulder height or just above when the arms are in the starting position at the top of the dip arc.
Choose your grip orientation by rotating the handles to the 180° position that suits your target: narrow grip for triceps emphasis with elbows tracking close to the body, wide grip for greater lower pectoral involvement with elbows flaring outward.
Grip both rotating handles firmly and confirm the thigh foam pads are resting across the top of the thighs — these pads anchor the lower body during the pressing movement so the resistance stays in the upper body.
Select your working weight before beginning the set — the bilateral arm frames hold the load at the starting position when the handles are gripped and the seat is adjusted correctly.
Load with Dynasty Fitness Urethane Grip Plates for a balanced bilateral setup that protects the weight horns.

Performing the Exercise

From the starting position with arms at the top of the dip arc and elbows slightly bent, press both handles downward simultaneously by extending the elbows and driving the arms toward full extension.
Keep the torso upright and the back against the back support throughout the press — forward lean shifts load toward the chest and away from the triceps if that is not the intended emphasis.
Press to full elbow extension at the bottom of the arc, pausing briefly for a peak contraction before beginning the return.
Return the handles upward under control over at least two seconds, allowing the triceps to lengthen through the eccentric phase rather than letting the weight push the arms back to the start.
For unilateral work, allow one arm to remain stationary in the extended or starting position while training the other arm through the full arc independently.
After the final rep, return both arms to the starting elevated position before releasing the handles and dismounting.

Owner's Manual

Access the complete assembly guide, parts list, and maintenance schedule below.

Download Owners Manual

Shipping & Delivery

All Dynasty Fitness equipment ships free across the 48 contiguous US states via freight carrier. If the product description says preorder, we'll send you an estimated delivery date via email.

Returns: Free within 30 days of delivery. Items must be in original condition and packaging. Refunds processed within 5 business days of return receipt.

Questions? Contact our team at:
📧Email: info@thedynastyfitness.com
📞Call: +1 (213)-584-0858

Need a buying guide?

Looking for one to one support before making final decision?
Feel free to contact us. Our expert support team would love to assist you.

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We have partnered with another company to help provide installation around the country. Please use the link below to see the price per machine for installation
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Seated Dips Press DSH016

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Key Features

Independent Bilateral Arm Frames

Left and right arm frames pivot on independent axles with four ball bearings, allowing each arm to travel through the press arc completely independently of the other. This means if one side produces more force, it cannot carry the weaker side through the rep, each arm must complete the movement under its own effort. Unlike a single bilateral bar where the stronger arm compensates for the weaker one across every set, the independent design reveals and addresses left-right triceps strength differences that compound over time if left uncorrected.

180° Rotating Rubber-Coated Handles

The adjustable handle assembly rotates through 180° on the handle pivot shaft with a torsion spring providing consistent return resistance. This covers the full range from a narrow neutral grip position where the elbows track close to the body and the triceps dominate, through to a wide pronated grip where the elbows flare and the lower pectorals take a greater share of the load. Unlike a fixed-angle handle that locks every user into the same elbow position, the rotating mechanism accommodates different shoulder widths and allows meaningful exercise variation within a single training session.

Thigh Foam Pads

Left and right foam brackets with FOAM pads rest across the tops of the thighs during the seated press, anchoring the lower body firmly against the seat throughout the downward arm drive. Without thigh pad anchoring, the body tends to rise off the seat as the arms press downward against resistance, which reduces the effective load and shifts the movement from a focused dip arc into a partial body lift. The foam pads prevent this by creating a fixed reference point for the lower body so the resistance stays entirely in the pressing muscles.

Pneumatic Infinite Seat Adjustment

The seat travels on inner and outer slides with three roller assemblies, adjusted via a gas spring assembly that releases to any height with a single lever press. Correct seat height positions the handles at the starting point where the arms begin the downward press with the elbows at approximately 90 degrees, which is the position where the triceps long head is most lengthened and the arc produces the greatest range of motion. Unlike indexed pin seats where the user chooses between fixed positions, the gas spring finds the precise height for each individual's arm length and sitting height.

661 lb Bilateral Plate Capacity

Two weight horns accept Olympic plates with a total bilateral capacity of 661 lbs, plus two additional storage horns on the frame for spare plates. For triceps and lower chest pressing specifically, this load ceiling exceeds any practical training requirement — it exists to ensure the machine handles the widest possible range of commercial users at maximum effort without imposing a resistance ceiling on any of them. Load both horns equally with Dynasty Fitness Urethane Grip Plates for balanced bilateral arm loading across every set.

Commercial Steel Frame

The main frame uses PT60×120×2.5mm rectangular steel tubing throughout. At 276 lbs net weight the machine stays firmly grounded during the bilateral pressing movement without anchoring. The low profile at 37.0" height allows the DSH016 to be positioned in areas with ceiling height restrictions or as part of an upper body training circuit where lower visual height keeps the floor plan open. Two adjustable levelling feet compensate for uneven flooring and keep the bilateral arm assembly tracking symmetrically through both press arcs.

Product Information
Product Name	Seated Dips Press
Model	DSH016
Series	DSH Plate Loaded Series
Product Type	Plate-Loaded Seated Dips Press Machine
Primary Function	Bilateral seated dip press — triceps and lower pectoral development
Target Muscles	Triceps Brachii — all three heads (primary), Lower Pectoralis Major, Anterior Deltoid (secondary)
Grade	Commercial
Colour	Matte Black
Dimensions and Weight
Length	72.8 in (185.0 cm)
Width	55.1 in (140.0 cm)
Height	37.0 in (94.0 cm)
Net Weight	276 lbs (125 kg)
Load Capacity
Maximum Load Capacity	661 lbs (300 kg) — 330 lbs (150 kg) per side
Loading System	Plate-loaded — Olympic plates, dual weight horns
Plate Storage	2 additional weight storage horns on frame
Adjustability and Mechanism
Seat Adjustment	Gas spring pneumatic — infinite, single-hand, tool-free
Seat Travel System	Inner and outer slides with 3 roller assemblies
Handle Rotation	180° — rubber-coated, torsion spring assisted
Arm Pivot Bearings	Ball bearings x4 — bilateral independent arm frames
Pads and Frame
Thigh Pads	Left and right foam brackets with foam pads — bilateral thigh anchoring
Seat Pad	Fixed seat pad — gas spring height adjustment
Main Frame Tubing	PT60×120×2.5mm rectangular steel
Finish	Matte black powder coat
Floor Feet	3 x rubber feet, 2 x adjustable levelling feet
Indoor Use Only	Yes

Q: How does this compare to a parallel bar dip for triceps development?
A: The DSH016 replicates the triceps-loading arc of a parallel bar dip with plate-loaded progressive resistance rather than bodyweight. This means the load can be set precisely at any weight and progressed systematically, whereas weighted bodyweight dips are limited by the awkwardness of adding weight and the shoulder stability demands that prevent many athletes from training at maximum triceps effort. The seated position and thigh pad anchoring also remove the core and shoulder stabiliser demand, which means the triceps reaches failure independently of those limiting factors.

Q: How does grip width change what the machine trains?
A: Narrow grip with elbows tracking close to the sides of the body concentrates the press on the triceps brachii, particularly the long head through shoulder extension. Wide grip with elbows flaring outward brings the lower pectoral into the movement alongside the triceps. The 180° rotating handles allow both grip widths from the same machine, making it practical to train both muscle groups within the same session by rotating the handle position between sets rather than moving to a different machine.

Q: How do I set the seat height correctly?
A: The correct seat height places the handles at approximately shoulder height or just above when seated upright in the starting position. From here the elbows should be able to bend to approximately 90 degrees at the top of the arc without the upper arm travelling behind the body, and the press should reach full elbow extension at the bottom of the movement. If the handles are too low to start, the range of motion is compressed. Use the gas spring lever to fine-tune the height at light load before starting working sets.

Q: Can I train one arm at a time?
A: Yes. The independent arm frames allow either arm to be trained unilaterally while the other rests at the starting position. This is useful for identifying and closing the strength difference between sides that bilateral pressing masks. When training unilaterally, the core works as an anti-rotation stabiliser against the single-arm load, which adds a secondary training benefit alongside the triceps isolation.

Q: Does the machine suit users who experience shoulder discomfort during dips?
A: The seated position and fixed downward press arc on the DSH016 typically produce less shoulder impingement pressure than bodyweight or weighted dips on parallel bars, because the body is stabilised against the seat and the arm path is controlled by the machine geometry rather than by shoulder mobility. Users with specific shoulder conditions should assess comfort at a conservative load before training at full working weight and confirm with a practitioner whether the movement pattern is appropriate for their shoulder situation.

Q: What Dynasty Fitness machines pair with the DSH016 for a complete triceps and chest programme?
A: The DSH016 covers triceps pressing and lower chest through the dip arc. Pair it with the Chest Press DSH001 for bilateral horizontal pressing that targets the mid and upper pectoral. The ISO-Lateral Chest Press DRE8001 adds independent arm pressing to address bilateral pressing strength differences. The Chest Fly DSH049 adds pectoral isolation through the fly arc to complement the pressing work from both the chest press and the dips press. For additional triceps isolation, the Seated Arm Curl/Extension DRE8044 covers both bicep and tricep isolation from a single dedicated station.

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