Chest dip
The chest dip is a bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the pectoral muscles. It involves lowering and raising the body using parallel bars, engaging the chest, triceps, and shoulders.
At a glance
- Area
- Chest
- Main muscle
- Pectorals
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your elbows slightly flared to target the chest more effectively.
- Lean forward to emphasize the pectoral muscles.
- Maintain a controlled movement to avoid strain on the shoulders.
What to watch out for
- shoulder injuries
- elbow injuries
- wrist injuries
Also known as
Dip alle parallele, parallel bar dip, tricep dip, bodyweight chest exercise, upper body strength