Assisted chest dip (kneeling)
The assisted chest dip (kneeling) is a strength training exercise that targets the pectoral muscles using a leverage machine. The exercise involves kneeling on a platform that provides assistance as you lower and raise your body by bending and extending your elbows.
At a glance
- Area
- Chest
- Main muscle
- Pectorals
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Level
- Beginner
Form tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Avoid locking your elbows at the top of the movement.
- Maintain a slight forward lean to emphasize the chest muscles.
- Control the movement to avoid swinging.
What to watch out for
- shoulder injuries
- elbow injuries
- wrist injuries
Also known as
Dip assistita per il petto (in ginocchio), assisted dip, machine-assisted dip, assisted chest dip, kneeling chest dip, machine chest dip, chest exercise