Chest Dip Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Pectoralis Major
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Chest
- Primary Muscle
- Pectoralis Major
- Secondary Muscles
- Levator Scapulae, Triceps Brachii, Latissimus Dorsi, Deltoid Anterior, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Parallel Bar Dip
How to: Chest Dip
- Position yourself on the dip bars with arms extended.
- Lower your body until your elbows are at about a 90-degree angle.
- Push back up until your arms are straight and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Flaring elbows outwards.
- Not lowering down sufficiently.
- Using momentum instead of controlled movement.
Modifications
- Perform with assisted dip machine for support.
- Do negative dips to build strength.
Tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body to reduce shoulder strain.
- Lower yourself until your upper arms are parallel to the ground.
- Maintain a straight body line from your head to your toes.
Chest Dip Alternatives
Tags
chest
upper body
strength
body weight
triceps
muscle building