Assisted Dips vs Weighted Dips
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Assisted Dips more often — 13,620 sessions vs 371. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Assisted Dips and Weighted Dips and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Assisted Dips vs Weighted Dips: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Assisted Dips more often — 13,620 sessions compared to 371 for Weighted Dips.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Assisted Dips 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 Assisted Dips and Weighted Dips Differ
| What differs | Assisted Dips | Weighted Dips |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | a dip bar |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 13,620 sessions | 371 sessions |
How to Do Assisted Dips
Assisted 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
- If you go down too much, you could injure your shoulders, so please be careful.
For a full Assisted Dips guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Assisted Dips 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, Assisted Dips or Weighted Dips?
Planfit users log Assisted Dips more often — 13,620 sessions against 371 for Weighted Dips. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Assisted Dips and Weighted Dips need?
Assisted Dips needs a machine, and Weighted Dips needs a dip bar.
Which is easier to start with?
Assisted Dips is the easier place to start. Move to Weighted Dips once your form holds up.
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