Chest Dip

Execution Guide

  1. Grip the dip bars and support yourself with arms fully extended.
  2. Lean your torso forward about 30 degrees to target the chest.
  3. Lower yourself by bending your elbows until your upper arms are parallel to the floor.
  4. Press back up to full arm extension.
  5. Keep the forward lean throughout.

Range of Motion

Full arm extension to upper arms parallel to the floor.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • ×Staying upright (shifts focus to triceps only)
  • ×Going too deep and straining the shoulders
  • ×Flaring the elbows too far out

Prescription

3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest interval48-72 hours

Goal

Target the lower chest and triceps with bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

Burn (10m)

60-80

Equipment

Dip Bars / Parallel Bars

Anatomy

Primary
Pectoralis Major (Lower)Triceps
Secondary
Anterior DeltoidsCore