Barbell Pullover vs Weighted Dips
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
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Planfit users log Weighted Dips more often — 371 sessions vs 147. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Barbell Pullover and Weighted Dips and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Barbell Pullover 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 147 for Barbell Pullover.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Barbell Pullover 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 Barbell Pullover and Weighted Dips Differ
| What differs | Barbell Pullover | Weighted Dips |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | chest, back, and triceps | chest, triceps, and front delts |
| Equipment | a barbell | a dip bar |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 147 sessions | 371 sessions |
How to Do Barbell Pullover
Barbell Pullover Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Slowly lower the barbell over your head.
- 2. At this time, your chest and back should be sufficiently stretched.
- 3. Slowly lift the barbell to return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- If you can't lower the barbell all the way to the top of your head, please lower it as much as you can without overexerting yourself.
For a full Barbell Pullover guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Barbell Pullover 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, Barbell Pullover or Weighted Dips?
Planfit users log Weighted Dips more often — 371 sessions against 147 for Barbell Pullover. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Barbell Pullover and Weighted Dips work the same muscles?
Not quite. Barbell Pullover loads chest, back, and triceps, and Weighted Dips loads chest, triceps, and front delts.
What equipment do Barbell Pullover and Weighted Dips need?
Barbell Pullover needs a barbell, and Weighted Dips needs a dip bar.
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