Archer Push Up vs Weighted Dips
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Weighted Dips more often — 371 sessions vs 17. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Archer Push Up and Weighted Dips and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Archer Push Up vs Weighted Dips: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Weighted Dips more often — 371 sessions compared to 17 for Archer Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Archer Push Up and Weighted Dips differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Archer Push Up and Weighted Dips Differ
| What differs | Archer Push Up | Weighted Dips |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a dip bar |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 17 sessions | 371 sessions |
How to Do Archer Push Up
Archer Push Up Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Bend one arm and lower yourself until your chest is almost touching the floor.
- 2. Keep the other arm straight to support yourself on the ground.
- 3. Use the bent arm to return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Since it is a very advanced exercise, please substitute with push-ups if it's difficult.
- 2. Please lower yourself only as much as you can without straining your shoulders.
- 3. Keep your core engaged to prevent your hips from dropping.
For a full Archer Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Archer Push Up exercise guide.
How to Do Weighted Dips
Weighted Dips Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please slowly lower down while keeping your shoulders fixed down.
- 2. If you go down too much, you may injure your shoulders, so please gradually increase your range of motion.
- 3. Return to the starting position while engaging your core.
Coach's Tips
- 1. This is a very advanced exercise, so please try it when dips are too easy for you.
- 2. Be careful not to go down too much, as it can injure your shoulders.
For a full Weighted Dips guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Weighted Dips exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Archer Push Up or Weighted Dips?
Planfit users log Weighted Dips more often — 371 sessions against 17 for Archer Push Up. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Archer Push Up and Weighted Dips need?
Archer Push Up needs bodyweight only, and Weighted Dips needs a dip bar.
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