ChestTricepsShouldersBodyweightintermediate

Dip

Dips are a compound bodyweight exercise that heavily loads the chest and triceps. Lean forward to emphasize the chest or stay upright to target the triceps. They allow easy progressive overload with a dip belt.

How to Perform

1

Lean forward 15-30 degrees to shift emphasis from triceps to chest.

2

Lower until your upper arms are parallel to the floor or slightly below.

3

Keep your elbows tucked at roughly 45 degrees — do not flare them wide.

4

Press up to full lockout and squeeze your chest at the top.

5

Cross your ankles behind you for stability.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Going too deep and stressing the anterior shoulder capsule.

Staying too upright — this turns it into a tricep-dominant movement.

Using excessive momentum by swinging your body.

Flaring elbows out wide.

Muscle Activation

Chest75%
Triceps60%
Shoulders30%

Variations

Weighted DipRing DipMachine-Assisted Dip

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