Chest dip (on dip-pull-up cage)
The chest dip is a bodyweight exercise performed on a dip-pull-up cage. It primarily targets the pectoral muscles but also engages the triceps and shoulders. The exercise involves lowering the body by bending the elbows and then pushing back up to the starting position.
At a glance
- Area
- Chest
- Main muscle
- Pectorals
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your elbows slightly flared out to target the chest more effectively.
- Lean forward during the dip to emphasize the pectoral muscles.
- Maintain a controlled movement to avoid swinging.
- Engage your core to stabilize your body.
What to watch out for
- shoulder injuries
- elbow injuries
- wrist injuries
Also known as
Dip alle parallele, chest dip, dips, parallel bar dip, dip per il petto